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χρίω G5548

G5548 is the Greek word χρίω, transliterated chríō. The King James Version most often renders it anointed.

Word: χρίωTransliteration: chríōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 5 verses

What it means

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

Where it comes from

probably akin to G5530 (χράομαι) through the idea of contact.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

anointed 4×hast anointed 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: anoint.

Verses using χρίω

All 5 verses, quoted in full.

Luke 4:18 · KJV

The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,

Acts 4:27 · KJV

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,

Acts 10:38 · KJV

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.

2 Corinthians 1:21 · KJV

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

Hebrews 1:9 · KJV

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

Common questions

What does Strong's G5548 mean?

G5548 is the Greek word χρίω (chríō), meaning to smear or rub with oil, i.e. (by implication) to consecrate to an office or religious service.

How is G5548 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it anointed (4 times), hast anointed (1 time).

How many times does G5548 appear in the Bible?

χρίω (chríō) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G5548 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: probably akin to G5530 (χράομαι) through the idea of contact.

Nearby entries

G5545 · χρῖσμα — an unguent or smearing, i.e. (figuratively)…G5546 · Χριστιανός — a Christian, i.e. follower of Christ G5547 · Χριστός — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus G5549 · χρονίζω — to take time, i.e. linger G5550 · χρόνος — a space of time (in general, and thus…G5551 · χρονοτριβέω — to be a time-wearer, i.e. to procrastinate (linger)

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