ΕΠΙΧΡΙΩ, επιχριω
EPICHRIŌ, epichriō
Sounds Like: ep-ee-KHREE-oh
Translations: to anoint, to smear, to rub on
From the root: ΕΠΙΧΡΙΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This verb means to anoint, to smear, or to rub something onto a surface. It is often used in the context of applying a substance, such as oil or salve, to a person or object, often for healing or ritualistic purposes. It is a compound word formed from the preposition 'ΕΠΙ' (epi), meaning 'upon' or 'on', and the verb 'ΧΡΙΩ' (chrio), meaning 'to anoint' or 'to rub'.
Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, First Person Singular
Strong’s number: G2025 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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From the same root
Below are all other words in our texts that we've cataloged as being from the same root, ΕΠΙΧΡΙΩ.
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- ἘΠΕΧΡΙΣΕΝ — anointed, smeared, rubbed
- ΕΠΙΧΡΩ — I anoint, I smear, I rub on
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