Bible Strands

χρίω chríō

Greek · Strong's G5548 · used 5 times in 5 verses

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;

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