Strong's Number 5548

The Linked Word Project
Transliteration:
chrio {khree'-o}
Word Origin:
probably akin to 5530 through the idea of contact
TDNT:
9:493,1322
Part of Speech:
verb
Usage in the KJV:
anoint 5

Total: 5
Definition:
  1. to anoint
    1. consecrating Jesus to the Messianic office, and furnishing him with the necessary powers for its administration
    2. enduing Christians with the gifts of the Holy Spirit For Synonyms see entry 5805
TDNT - Theological Dictionary of the New Testament
TWOT - Theological Word Book of the Old Testament