ἐπέχρισεν
epichríō
he anointed
To apply by smearing, to spread or rub on a surface, especially with oil or ointment; specifically, to anoint (typically with oil) by physically rubbing it on a person or object. In some contexts, may denote a ceremonial or ritual act of anointing, but fundamentally carries the sense of physical application or spreading.
John 9:6 · Word #12
Lexicon G2025
| Lemma | ἐπιχρίω |
| Transliteration | epichríō |
| Strong's | G2025 |
| Definition | To apply by smearing, to spread or rub on a surface, especially with oil or ointment; specifically, to anoint (typically with oil) by physically rubbing it on a person or object. In some contexts, may denote a ceremonial or ritual act of anointing, but fundamentally carries the sense of physical application or spreading. |
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 | he anointed |
| Literal | he-anointed-smeared |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἐπιχρίω |
| Strong's | G2025 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2025-01
he smeared on
| Morphological Notes | Verb; aorist tense (simple/completed action), active voice, indicative mood, 3rd person singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The aorist active indicative 3rd singular denotes a simple completed action performed by the subject. "He smeared on" reflects the compound sense of ἐπί (upon) + χρίω (to rub/anoint), preserving the physical act of applying by rubbing. |
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