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ἐγχρίω G1472

G1472 is the Greek word ἐγχρίω, transliterated enchríō. The King James Version most often renders it anoint.

Word: ἐγχρίωTransliteration: enchríōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

to rub in (oil), i.e. besmear.

Where it comes from

from G1722 (ἐν) and G5548 (χρίω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.

anoint 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: anoint.

Verses using ἐγχρίω

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

Revelation 3:18 · KJV

I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.

Common questions

What does Strong's G1472 mean?

G1472 is the Greek word ἐγχρίω (enchríō), meaning to rub in (oil), i.e. besmear.

How is G1472 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it anoint (1 time).

How many times does G1472 appear in the Bible?

ἐγχρίω (enchríō) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1472 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1722 (ἐν) and G5548 (χρίω).

Nearby entries

G1469 · ἐγκρίνω — to judge in, i.e. count among G1470 · ἐγκρύπτω — to conceal in, i.e. incorporate with G1471 · ἔγκυος — swelling inside, i.e. pregnant G1473 · ἐγώ G1474 · ἐδαφίζω — to raze G1475 · ἔδαφος — a basis (bottom), i.e. the soil

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