Strong’s Greek • Noun / Adjective, Masculine

G5547: Christos

Χριστός

Pronounced: /khris-tos/ • From G5548 (chriō — to anoint with sacred oil)

Short Definition: Anointed, the Messiah, the Christ

Exhaustive Lexicon Definition & Theological Meaning

The Anointed One; the Greek translation of the Hebrew title Mashiach (H4899), denoting the King, High Priest, and Prophet consecrated by God.

Brown-Driver-Briggs / Thayer Exegesis:

Thayer: Christ = "Anointed", the Messiah, the Son of God.

KJV Translation Usage
Christ (569x)
Total Biblical Occurrences
569 Times
Asante Twi Equivalent
Kristo (Deɛ Wɔasra No Ngo / Mesia)

Key Biblical Occurrences

G5547 (Χριστός) appears in these foundational scripture passages:

Ephesians 1:1Ephesians 1:3Matthew 16:16John 1:41