Strong's G218 · Greek
ἀλείφω
aleíphō
Definition
to oil (with perfume)
KJV: anoint
Root / derivation: from G1 (Α) (as particle of union) and the base of G3045 (λιπαρός);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἀλείφω across 8 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
8 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Mark2 verses
Luke2 verses
John2 verses
(It was that Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.)
John 12:3Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G218 (aleíphō) mean?
to oil (with perfume)
How many times does G218 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G218 (ἀλείφω) appears in 8 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “anointed.”
How is aleíphō translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G218 is rendered as “anointed” (5×), “anoint” (3×), “anointing” (1×), “didst” (1×).
Where does the Greek word ἀλείφω come from?
from G1 (Α) (as particle of union) and the base of G3045 (λιπαρός);