Word Study

The meaning of Χριστός

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

G5547
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance

Χριστός

Phonetickhris-tos'
TransliterationChristós
Grammar Code
N:N--T
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Christ. - anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

530 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 22:42

Saying, What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him, The Son of David.

Romans 9:3

For I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh:

Philippians 2:5

Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:

2 Timothy 2:8

Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel:

1 Peter 3:16

Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
530x
Most Frequent Book
Romans
Book Distribution
Matthew17
Mark7
Luke12
John20
Acts30
Romans68
1 Corinthians59
2 Corinthians45
Galatians36
Ephesians43
Philippians36
Colossians24
1 Thessalonians13
2 Thessalonians12
1 Timothy15
2 Timothy14
Titus4
Philemon7
Hebrews13
James2
1 Peter19
2 Peter7
1 John10
2 John3
Jude4
Revelation10

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Greek meaning of 'Χριστός' deepen your understanding of Matthew 22:42?