ἤλειφεν
aleíphō
anointing
To smear, rub, or apply oil or ointment to something or someone, typically using the hands or a cloth. In contemporary contexts, this may involve the application of perfumed or medicinal oil to the body, hair, or a surface, either for cosmetic, hygienic, therapeutic, or customary purposes. In the New Testament, used especially of acts of care (such as anointing the head or feet) or for medicinal treatment, rather than the more formal or ceremonial anointing (such as consecrating priests or kings) which uses a different verb (χρίω). The act generally implies personal attention, practical benefit, or hospitality, rather than ritual significance.
Luke 7:38 · Word #29
Lexicon G218
| Lemma | ἀλείφω |
| Transliteration | aleíphō |
| Strong's | G218 |
| Definition | To smear, rub, or apply oil or ointment to something or someone, typically using the hands or a cloth. In contemporary contexts, this may involve the application of perfumed or medicinal oil to the body, hair, or a surface, either for cosmetic, hygienic, therapeutic, or customary purposes. In the New Testament, used especially of acts of care (such as anointing the head or feet) or for medicinal treatment, rather than the more formal or ceremonial anointing (such as consecrating priests or kings) which uses a different verb (χρίω). The act generally implies personal attention, practical benefit, or hospitality, rather than ritual significance. |
Morphology V IMPF ACT IND 3P SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | IMPF — Imperfect — Continuous or repeated past action |
| Voice | ACT — Active — The subject performs the action |
| Mood | IND — Indicative — States a fact or reality |
| Person | 3P — 3rd person — The one spoken about ("he/she/it/they") |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | anointing |
| Literal | was-anointing |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἀλείφω |
| Strong's | G218 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G218-05
he/she was rubbing with oil
| Morphological Notes | Verb; imperfect tense (past ongoing), active voice, indicative mood, 3rd person singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The imperfect active indicative, third person singular, denotes an ongoing or repeated past action. "Was rubbing with oil" preserves the root sense of smearing or applying oil in a practical, non-ritual manner and reflects the continuous aspect of the imperfect tense. |
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