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    Anoint (Chriō)

    χρίω (chriō)

    To smear with oil — consecrating a person for sacred office and divine empowerment.

    Greek
    Pronunciation: KHREE-oh

    Definition

    Chriō is the Greek word for anoint, meaning to smear or rub with oil. It is the root of Christos (Christ) — 'the Anointed One.' Anointing signifies divine selection, consecration, and empowerment for service.

    Featured KJV occurrences (3)

    Luke 4:18

    “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor.”
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    Acts 10:38

    “How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power.”
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    1 John 2:27

    “But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you.”
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    Strong's dictionary data from openscriptures/strongs (CC-BY-SA), derived from Strong's 1890/1894 public-domain concordance.