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The meaning of χρῖσμα

Understanding chrîsma reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

anointing, unction. - an unguent or smearing, i.e. (figuratively) the special endowment ("chrism") of the Holy Spirit

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χρῖσμα

Phonetickhris'-mah
Transliterationchrîsma
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

anointing, unction. - an unguent or smearing, i.e. (figuratively) the special endowment ("chrism") of the Holy Spirit

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
1 John 2:20

But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things.

Word: χρῖσμα (chrîsma)
1 John 2:27

But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.

Word: χρῖσμα (chrîsma)

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Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
1 John
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