Greek word study
χρῖσμα G5545
- Transliteration
- chrîsma
- KJV glosses
- anointing, unction
Lexical summary
an unguent or smearing, i.e. (figuratively) the special endowment ("chrism") of the Holy Spirit
Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance
an unguent or smearing, i.e. (figuratively) the special endowment ("chrism") of the Holy Spirit
A word’s possible definitions do not determine its meaning in every passage. Meaning is established by grammar, syntax, literary context, and usage.
Source: Strong’s Hebrew and Greek Lexicon. Data source information