Lexical Definition
χρῖσμα chrîsma (khris'-mah) anointing G:N-N
from χρίω
anointing, unction.
- an unguent or smearing, i.e. (figuratively) the special endowment ("chrism") of the Holy Spirit
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| χρῖσμα | anointing | 1John.2.20 • 1John.2.27 • 1John.2.27 |
| χρίσματοσ | anointing | LXX.Exod.35.19 |
| scented unguent | LXX.Exod.29.7 • LXX.Exod.40.9 | |
| χρίσμα | an anointing | LXX.Exod.40.15 |
| anointing | LXX.Dan.9.26 | |
| scented unguent | LXX.Exod.30.25 • LXX.Exod.30.25 |
Abbott-Smith
χρίσμα (T, χρῖσμα, as in cl.; v. Tdf., Pr., 102; Bl., § 4, 2), -τος, το (< χρίω),
later form of χρῖμα (Æsch., al.), [in LXX for מִשְׁחָה and cogn. forms (Ex 29:7, al.) ;]
an anointing, unction (the result of the action χρίειν; ICC, in l.; but cf. Westc., in l, for the view that the oil, not the act, is meant): I Jo 2:20, 27.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Exodus | 29:7 |
| 1 John | 2:20 · 2:27 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
χρῖσμα ατος, τό,
(χρίω) later form for χρῖμα (which see), found in codices of [Refs 5th c.BC+]
__II anointing, unction, [LXX+2nd c.AD+]
__II.2 in “NT” of spiritual grace, χρῖσμα ἔχετε ἀπὸ τοῦ ἁγίου [NT]
__III coating of wall, plaster, [Refs 1st c.BC+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: LXX.Exod.29.7 ☩ 1John.2.20