Strong's Lexicon epichrió: To anoint, to smear on Original Word: ἐπιχρίω Word Origin: From the Greek preposition ἐπί (epi, meaning "upon") and χρίω (chrio, 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" and is used in similar contexts of consecration and healing. Usage: The verb ἐπιχρίω (epichrió) is used in the New Testament to describe the act of anointing or smearing a substance onto something or someone. This term is often associated with the application of ointments or oils, particularly in a ceremonial or healing context. It conveys the idea of covering or applying a substance for a specific purpose, such as healing or consecration. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek and Jewish cultures, anointing was a significant ritual act. It was commonly used for medicinal purposes, as oils and ointments were applied to wounds or ailments. Anointing also held religious significance, symbolizing consecration, blessing, or the impartation of the Holy Spirit. Kings, priests, and prophets were often anointed as a sign of their divine appointment and empowerment for service. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom epi and chrió Definition to spread on, i.e. to anoint NASB Translation anointed (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2025: ἐπιχρίωἐπιχρίω: 1 aorist ἐπεχρισα; to spread on, anoint: τί ἐπί τί, anything upon anything, John 9:6 (WH text Tr marginal reading ἐπέθηκεν); τί, to anoint anything (namely, with anything), ibid. 11. (Homer, Odyssey 21, 179; Lucian, hist. scrib. 62.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance anoint. From epi and chrio; to smear over -- anoint. see GREEK epi see GREEK chrio Forms and Transliterations γνώμης επέχρισε επέχρισέ επεχρισεν ἐπέχρισέν επιχύσεως εποζέσει εποικίοις επώζεσε επώζεσεν epechrisen epéchrisénLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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