χρίω chríō
Meaning
to smear or rub with oil, i.e. (by implication) to consecrate to an office or religious service
In the King James Version: anoint
Derivation: probably akin to G5530 (χράομαι) through the idea of contact;
Where it is used
- Luke 4:18 “The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed,
- Acts 4:27 In fact, this is the very city where Herod and Pontius Pilate conspired with the Gentiles and the people of Israel against Your holy servant Jesus, whom You anointed.
- Acts 10:38 how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him.
- 2 Corinthians 1:21 Now it is God who establishes both us and you in Christ. He anointed us,
- Hebrews 1:9 You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, Your God, has anointed You above Your companions with the oil of joy.”