Strong's Greek Concordance

G1472: ἐγχρίω

enchríō · “to rub on”

Definition

to rub in (oil), i.e. besmear

KJV translates it as: anoint

Word origin: from G1722 (ἐν) and G5548 (χρίω);

Extended definition

ἐγχρίω,
[in LXX: Jer.4:30 (קרע). Tob.2:10 6:8 11:7 * ;]
to rub in, anoint: mid., with dupl. accusative, Rev.3:18.†
(AS)

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How G1472 is translated

  • to anoint ×1

Bible verses with G1472 (enchríō)

Enchríō appears in 1 verse.

  • Revelation 3:18

    I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.