ἘΝΧΡΙΣΑΙ, ἐνχρισαι
ENCHRISAI, enchrisai
Sounds Like: en-KHRI-sai
Translations: to anoint, to smear, to rub in
From the root: ἘΓΧΡΙΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This word means to apply a substance, such as oil or ointment, by rubbing it onto a surface, often for medicinal, therapeutic, or ritual purposes. It implies a thorough application, ensuring the substance covers the area. It is used in contexts where something is being rubbed into skin or an object.
Inflection: Aorist Active Infinitive
Strong’s number: G1472 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
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