The meaning of “ἀλείφω”
Understanding aleíphō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
anoint. - to oil (with perfume)
ἀλείφω
anoint. - to oil (with perfume)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 6:17 | “But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face;” Word: ἀλείφω (aleíphō) | |
| Mark 16:1 | “And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him.” Word: ἀλείφω (aleíphō) | |
| Luke 7:46 | “My head with oil thou didst not anoint: but this woman hath anointed my feet with ointment.” Word: ἀλείφω (aleíphō) | |
| John 12:3 | “Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment.” Word: ἀλείφω (aleíphō) | |
| James 5:14 | “Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:” Word: ἀλείφω (aleíphō) |