Strong's Lexicon egchrió: To anoint, to rub in Original Word: ἐγχρίω Word Origin: From the Greek preposition ἐν (en, meaning "in" or "on") and χρίω (chrió, meaning "to anoint") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with anointing is מָשַׁח (mashach, Strong's Hebrew 4886), which also means "to anoint." This term is used in the Old Testament to describe the anointing of kings, priests, and prophets (e.g., 1 Samuel 16:13, Exodus 28:41). Usage: The verb ἐγχρίω (egchrió) is used to describe the act of anointing, typically with oil. In the biblical context, anointing often signifies consecration, healing, or the impartation of the Holy Spirit. The act of anointing is symbolic of setting apart individuals for a specific purpose or blessing. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Jewish and Greco-Roman cultures, anointing with oil was a common practice. It was used for various purposes, including religious rituals, medicinal treatments, and personal grooming. In the Jewish tradition, anointing was a significant religious act, often associated with the consecration of priests, kings, and prophets. The anointing oil was considered sacred and was used to symbolize God's blessing and presence. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom en and chrió Definition to rub in (oil) NASB Translation anoint (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1472: ἐγχρίωἐγχρίω (see ἐν, III. 3): 1 aorist active imperative ἐγχρῖσον, middle (in T Tr) ἐνχρισαι (but L WH 1 aorist active infinitive ἐνχρισαι, (Griesbach ἐγχρῖσαι; cf. Veitch, under the word χρίω, at the end)); to rub in, besmear, anoint; middle to anoint for oneself: τούς ὀφθαλμούς, Revelation 3:18 (cf. Alexander Buttmann (1873) 149f, 131); Winer's Grammar, § 32, 4 a.). (Tobit 6:9 Tobit 11:7; Strabo, Anthol., Epictetus, others.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance anoint. From en and chrio; to rub in (oil), i.e. Besmear -- anoint. see GREEK en see GREEK chrio Forms and Transliterations αυτούς εγχρισαι ἐγχρῖσαι εγχρίση εγχρισον εγχρονίζει εγχρονιζόντων εγχώριοι εγχώριος εγχωρίω εγχωρίων enchrisai enchrîsaiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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