1472. egchrió

Lexicon

egchrió: To anoint, to rub in

Original Word: ἐγχρίω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: egchrió
Pronunciation: eng-khree'-o
Phonetic Spelling: (eng-khree'-o)
Definition: To anoint, to rub in
Meaning: I rub in, anoint.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

anoint.

From en and chrio; to rub in (oil), i.e. Besmear -- anoint.

see GREEK en

see GREEK chrio

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from en and chrió
Definition
to rub in (oil)
NASB Translation
anoint (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1472: ἐγχρίω

ἐγχρίω (see ἐν, III. 3): 1 aorist active imperative ἐγχρῖσον, middle (in T Tr) ἐνχρισαι (but L WH 1 aorist active infinitive ἐνχρισαι, (Griesbach ἐγχρῖσαι; cf. Veitch, under the word χρίω, at the end)); to rub in, besmear, anoint; middle to anoint for oneself: τούς ὀφθαλμούς, Revelation 3:18 (cf. Alexander Buttmann (1873) 149f, 131); Winer's Grammar, § 32, 4 a.). (Tobit 6:9 Tobit 11:7; Strabo, Anthol., Epictetus, others.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from ἐν (en, "in") and χρίω (chrió, "to anoint")

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H4886 מָשַׁח (mashach): To anoint, smear, consecrate.
• H8081 שֶׁמֶן (shemen): Oil, often used in the context of anointing.

The concept of anointing, as captured by ἐγχρίω, bridges the Old and New Testament practices, highlighting continuity in the symbolic use of oil as a means of consecration and divine empowerment. This practice underscores the belief in God's active involvement in the lives of His people, marking them for His purposes and equipping them for service.

Usage: The term ἐγχρίω is used in the context of anointing, often with oil, signifying a ceremonial or ritualistic act. It can imply the act of consecration or setting apart for a specific purpose, often associated with healing or sanctification.

Context: The Greek verb ἐγχρίω appears in the New Testament in contexts that emphasize the act of anointing, which carries both literal and symbolic meanings. In ancient times, anointing with oil was a common practice for various purposes, including medicinal, cosmetic, and religious. In the biblical context, anointing often signifies the impartation of the Holy Spirit, consecration, or divine approval.

The act of anointing is deeply rooted in the Old Testament tradition, where prophets, priests, and kings were anointed as a sign of their divine appointment and empowerment. In the New Testament, the concept of anointing is expanded to include the spiritual anointing of believers by the Holy Spirit, as seen in passages that speak of the anointing that teaches and abides in believers (1 John 2:20, 27).

The Berean Standard Bible (BSB) reflects this understanding in its translation, emphasizing the spiritual significance of anointing in the life of a believer. Anointing is not merely a physical act but a representation of God's presence and power at work within individuals and the community of faith.

Forms and Transliterations

αυτούς εγχρισαι ἐγχρῖσαι εγχρίση εγχρισον εγχρονίζει εγχρονιζόντων εγχώριοι εγχώριος εγχωρίω εγχωρίων enchrisai enchrîsai

Englishman's Concordance

Revelation 3:18 V-ANA
GRK: καὶ κολλούριον ἐγχρῖσαι τοὺς ὀφθαλμούς
NAS: and eye salve to anoint your eyes
KJV: appear; and anoint thine eyes
INT: and eye-salve anoint you with the eyes

Strong's Greek 1472
1 Occurrence

ἐγχρῖσαι — 1 Occ.