χρῖσμα

chrismaanointingHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · neuter3 occurrences1 book2 verses

Definition

χρίσμα (T, χρῖσμα, as in cl.; see Tdf., Pr., 102; Bl., § 4, 2), -τος, το

(χρίω),

later form of χρῖμα (Æsch., al.),

[in LXX for מִשְׁחָה and cogn. forms (Exodus 29:7, al.) ;]

an anointing, unction (the result of the action χρίειν; ICC, in l; but cf. Westc., in l, for the view that the oil, not the act, is meant): 1 John 2:20, John 2:27.

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

3 total
  1. 1 John 2:20χρῖσμα · [an] anointing
    You, however, have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth.
  2. 1 John 2:27χρῖσμα · anointing; χρῖσμα · anointing
    And as for you, the anointing you received from Him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But just as His true and genuine anointing teaches you about all things, so remain in Him as you have been taught.