Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἐπιχρίω”
Understanding epichríō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
anoint. - to smear over
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἐπιχρίω
Phoneticep-ee-khree'-o
Transliterationepichríō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
anoint. - to smear over
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| John 9:6 | “When he had thus spoken, he spat on the ground, and made clay of the spittle, and he anointed the eyes of the blind man with the clay,” Word: ἐπιχρίω (epichríō) | |
| John 9:11 | “He answered and said, A man that is called Jesus made clay, and anointed mine eyes, and said unto me, Go to the pool of Siloam, and wash: and I went and washed, and I received sight.” Word: ἐπιχρίω (epichríō) |