G5547Koine Greek (New Testament)

Christós (Christos / Christ)

Pronunciation: /khris-tos'/

Χριστός

Adjective / Proper Noun

Part of Speech

Adjective / Proper Noun

KJV Concordance

569 Total Occurrences

Derivation / Root

From G5548 (chrio - to smear or rub with oil, to consecrate).

Thayer / Brown-Driver-Briggs Lexicon

Concise Definition

anointed one, the Messiah

Exhaustive Strong\'s Commentary

From G5548; anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.

Theological Outline of Biblical Usage

1The promised Messiah of Old Testament prophecy fulfilling the offices of Prophet, Priest, and King.
2The title definitively identifying Jesus of Nazareth as God's consecrated Deliverer.

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