ΑΛΟΙΦΗ, αλοιφη
ALOIPHĒ, aloiphē
Sounds Like: ah-loy-FEE
Translations: anointing, ointment, an anointing, an ointment
From the root: ΑΛΟΙΦΗ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to the act of anointing or the substance used for anointing, such as oil or ointment. It is typically used in contexts involving the application of a liquid or semi-liquid substance to the body, often for medicinal, cosmetic, or ceremonial purposes. It can also refer to the anointing itself, rather than just the substance.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G0006 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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