χρίω

Strong's Definition

through the idea of contact to smear or rubwith oil, i.e. (by implication) to consecrate to an office orreligious service &#8212 anoint.

Detailed Meaning

to anoint, consecrating Jesus to the Messianic office, and furnishing him with the necessary powers for its administration, enduing Christians with the gifts of the Holy Spirit

Part of Speech

verb

KJV Translation Counts

anoint(5x)

Related Words

G5530 | χράομαι | use, entreat