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ἐγχρίω
egchriō
G1472
G:V Greek

to rub on

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egchrio refers to applying eye-salve to the eyes in Revelation 3:18.

The attested use describes applying eye-salve to the eyes so that sight may follow, within the counsel given in Revelation 3:18.

Senses in use

  1. Applying eye-salve to the eyes · dominant

    In Revelation 3:18, the aorist active infinitive occurs with eye-salve and eyes in a purpose-oriented clause. The APB renders the clause, “and eye-salve to anoint your eyes so that you may see.”

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Revelation 3:18, the APB presents the action with “to anoint your eyes,”.

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