The meaning of “χρίω”
Understanding chríō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably akin to χράομαι through the idea of contact anoint. - to smear or rub with oil, i.e. (by implication) to consec...
χρίω
probably akin to χράομαι through the idea of contact anoint. - to smear or rub with oil, i.e. (by implication) to consecrate to an office or religious service
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 4:18 | “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,” Word: χρίω (chríō) | |
| Acts 4:27 | “For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together,” Word: χρίω (chríō) | |
| Acts 10:38 | “How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.” Word: χρίω (chríō) | |
| 2 Corinthians 1:21 | “Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God;” Word: χρίω (chríō) | |
| Hebrews 1:9 | “Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.” Word: χρίω (chríō) |