Etymology
Roots in Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic
GreekChristological titles
ChristChristos — biblical meaning
Χριστός (Christos)
Transliteration
Christos
Pronunciation
khris-TOS
MEANING
Anointed one
ROOT
χρίω (chriō)
ETYMOLOGY
The Greek translation of Hebrew Mashiach, from chriō, 'to anoint with oil.' It became virtually a proper name for Jesus.
BIBLICAL USE
A messianic title that became synonymous with Jesus: 'Jesus Christ' means 'Jesus, the Anointed One.'
RELATED VERSES
Matthew 16:16Acts 2:36Romans 1:1
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