Strong's Number G5545

χρῖσμα

chrisma · khris'-mah

Transliteration:

chrisma{khris'-mah}

Word Origin:

from 5548

TDNT:

9:493,1322

Part of Speech:

noun neuter

Strong's Definition:

an unguent or smearing, i.e. (figuratively) the special endowment ("chrism") of the Holy Spirit

Usage in the KJV:

anointing 2, unction 1

Total: 3
Occurs 3 times in the Greek text.

Definition:

anything smeared on, unguent, ointment, usually prepared by the Hebrews from oil and aromatic herbs. Anointing was the inaugural ceremony for priests