Strong's G5548 · Greek
χρίω
chrio · /khree'-o/
Definition
probably akin to 5530 through the idea of contact; to smear or rub with oil, i.e. (by implication) to consecrate to an office or religious service:--anoint.
KJV: anoint
Root / derivation: probably akin to 5530 through the idea of contact
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered χρίω across 5 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Acts2 verses
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 10:38How 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 Corinthians1 verse
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G5548 (chrio) mean?
probably akin to 5530 through the idea of contact; to smear or rub with oil, i.e. (by implication) to consecrate to an office or religious service:--anoint.
How many times does G5548 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G5548 (χρίω) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “anointed.”
How is chrio translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G5548 is rendered as “anointed” (5×).
Where does the Greek word χρίω come from?
probably akin to 5530 through the idea of contact