To anoint, to assign, to appoint, assignment, appointment

G5548
Greek
UBS
χρίω
chríōkhree'-o
Verb

Definition

(figurative extension of meaning of χρίω ‘to anoint,’ not occurring in the NT) to assign a person to a task, with the implication of supernatural sanctions, blessing, and endowment

Semantic Domains

Control
Rule

Etymology

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

KJV Translations

anoint

Occurrences5
Frequency Rank#1671

Verse Usage

This word appears 5 times in the Bible. Verse examples coming soon.