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χρῖσμα (chrisma)
χρῖσμα (chrisma) (Greek Lexicon • G5545 • an anointing, unction): 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.), It is closely linked with סָלַח (salah) (Hebrew Lexicon • H5545 • to forgive, pardon (solely divine)): to forgive, pardon (solely divine). To forgive, pardon; reserved in Hebrew Bible exclusively for divine forgiveness, never human pardoning; God blotting out guilt upon atonement.