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Name of God’s Son

ΧΡΙΟΝΤΑΙ, χριονται

CHRIONTAI, chriontai

Sounds Like: khree-ON-tai

Translations: they are anointed, they anoint themselves

From the root: ΧΡΙΩ

Part of Speech: Verb

Explanation: This word is a form of the verb 'to anoint'. In Koine Greek, anointing typically refers to the act of applying oil or ointment to someone or something, often for religious, ceremonial, or medicinal purposes. It can signify consecration, healing, or the bestowal of a special office or divine favor. The form 'ΧΡΙΟΝΤΑΙ' specifically indicates that 'they' are being anointed or are anointing themselves.

Inflection: Present, Indicative, Middle or Passive Voice, Third Person, Plural

Strong’s number: G5548 (Lookup on BibleHub)


Instances

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  • Dialogue with Trypho the Jew — 40:1

From the same root

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