Know the Word.

Greek word

chrîsma

χρῖσμα

What it means

an unguent or smearing, i.e. the special endowment of the Holy Spirit

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

Where it comes from

from chríō (χρίω)

How the King James translates it

  • anointing2
  • unction1

Every place it appears 3

1 John2:202:27
chrîsma — Greek word meaning “an unguent or smearing, i.e. th”