Unction
TextsWhat is the meaning of Unction in the Bible?
The King James Version translation of chrisma, which the Revised Version renders as 'anointing', as the King James Version renders the same word in 1Joh 2:27.
TEXTUAL SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing this archaic terminology clarifies the semantic range of the Greek word chrisma, distinguishing the physical act of anointing from the derived theological concept of chrism or consecration.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Manuscript & Literary Context: Notice how Unction functions as an authoritative historical witness connecting earlier prophetic promises with scripture's broader fulfillment.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Unction in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Unction clarify?
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Unction." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/unction/