G5548

χρίω

chriō

Verb · Probably akin to χράομαι (G5530) through the idea of contact

Probably akin to G5530 through the idea of contact; to smear or rub with oil, i.e. (by implication) to consecrate to an office or religious service:—anoint.

Outline

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

Usages

Luke 4:18

Quoting Isaiah 61:1

The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;

Breakdown

the poor Israelites.

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Acts 4:27

For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together,

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Acts 10:38

How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.

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2 Corinthians 1:21

Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God;

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Hebrews 1:9

Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.

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