ἤλειψεν
aleíphō
anointed
To smear, rub, or apply oil or ointment to something or someone, typically using the hands or a cloth. In contemporary contexts, this may involve the application of perfumed or medicinal oil to the body, hair, or a surface, either for cosmetic, hygienic, therapeutic, or customary purposes. In the New Testament, used especially of acts of care (such as anointing the head or feet) or for medicinal treatment, rather than the more formal or ceremonial anointing (such as consecrating priests or kings) which uses a different verb (χρίω). The act generally implies personal attention, practical benefit, or hospitality, rather than ritual significance.
John 12:3 · Word #10
Lexicon G218
| Lemma | ἀλείφω |
| Transliteration | aleíphō |
| Strong's | G218 |
| Definition | To smear, rub, or apply oil or ointment to something or someone, typically using the hands or a cloth. In contemporary contexts, this may involve the application of perfumed or medicinal oil to the body, hair, or a surface, either for cosmetic, hygienic, therapeutic, or customary purposes. In the New Testament, used especially of acts of care (such as anointing the head or feet) or for medicinal treatment, rather than the more formal or ceremonial anointing (such as consecrating priests or kings) which uses a different verb (χρίω). The act generally implies personal attention, practical benefit, or hospitality, rather than ritual significance. |
Morphology V AOR ACT IND 3P SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | AOR — Aorist — Simple occurrence, often past |
| Voice | ACT — Active — The subject performs the action |
| Mood | IND — Indicative — States a fact or reality |
| Person | 3P — 3rd person — The one spoken about ("he/she/it/they") |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | anointed |
| Literal | anointed |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἀλείφω |
| Strong's | G218 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G218-08
he smeared with oil
| Morphological Notes | Verb; aorist tense (simple completed action), active voice, indicative mood, 3rd person singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The aorist active indicative, third person singular, denotes a simple completed action performed by him. "Smeared with oil" preserves the root sense of applying oil by rubbing, avoiding ceremonial overtones associated with χρίω. |
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