G5548Greekἔchrisén

ἔχρισέν

to smear or rub with oil, i.e., (by implication) to consecrate to an office or religious service

5
Total Occurrences
4
Books
0
Old Testament
5
New Testament

Detailed Definition

  • 1to anoint
  • 2consecrating jesus to the messianic office, and furnishing him with the necessary powers for its administration
  • 3enduing christians with the gifts of the holy spirit

Etymology & Derivation

probably akin to g5530 through the idea of contact

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