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King James Bible

Strongs Number: G5545


Greek Word
χρῖσμα
Transliteration
chrisma
Phonetic
khris'-mah
Part of Speech
Noun Neuter
Strongs Definition

an unguent or smearing that is (figuratively) the special endowment (chrism) of the Holy Spirit

Thayers Definition

1. anything smeared on, unguent, ointment, usually prepared by the Hebrews from oil and aromatic herbs. Anointing was the inaugural ceremony for priests

Origin
From G5548
Bible Usage
anointing unction.