χρῖσμα
chrisma (chrîsma)
/khris'-mah/
“an anointing, unction”
Primary meaning: an anointing, unction. Strong's: an unguent or smearing, i.e. (figuratively) the special endowment ("chrism") of the Holy Spirit. Lexical nuances: later form of χρῖμα (Æsch., al.),
Lexical & Etymological Analysis
Root & Derivation
from G5548 (χρίω);
Traditional English Renderings (KJV/AV)
anointingunction
Septuagint (LXX) & New Testament Conceptual Bridges
Cross-Testament BridgeHow this lemma bridges Old Testament Hebrew and New Testament Koine Greek through the Septuagint (LXX) translation tradition.
LXX conceptual translation: H4888 -> χρῖσμα (an anointing, unction)
Key Biblical Occurrences (2)
Foundational passages where χρῖσμα (chrisma) carries significant theological or narrative weight.