Refiner Word Study chrisma (G5545)
G5545  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
χρῖσμα
chrisma
2 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"pr. anything which is applied by smearing; ointment; in NT an anointing, in the reception of spiritual privileges, 1 Jn. 2:20, 27*"

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Definition and meaning

What does chrisma mean in Greek?

2
Occurrences in Scripture
G5545
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

pr. anything which is applied by smearing; ointment; in NT an anointing, in the reception of spiritual privileges, 1 Jn. 2:20, 27*

In the original Greek the word is written: χρῖσμα

Scripture references

Top 2 Bible verses with chrisma

These are the most notable occurrences of chrisma (G5545) across the King James Bible.

1 John 2:20

But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things.

1 John 2:27

But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about chrisma

What does chrisma mean in Greek?

Strong's G5545 (chrisma) is a Greek word that means: pr. anything which is applied by smearing; ointment; in NT an anointing, in the reception of spiritual privileges, 1 Jn. 2:20, 27* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does chrisma appear in the Bible?

The word chrisma (G5545) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G5545?

Strong's G5545 is chrisma, a Greek word defined as: pr. anything which is applied by smearing; ointment; in NT an anointing, in the reception of spiritual privileges, 1 Jn. 2:20, 27*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is chrisma in the Old Testament or New Testament?

chrisma is a Greek word found in the New Testament.