G3462: μυρίζω (myrízō)

Quick Definition

μυρίζω v. I anoint

Strong's Definition

from 3464; to apply (perfumed) unguent to

KJV Usage: anoint

UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

μυρίζω (G3462)

verb | μύρον

6.206 · Artifacts · Perfumes and Incense

to anoint with perfume, to anoint for burial (derivative of μύρον ‘perfume,’ 6.205) to anoint with perfumed oil or ointment, often in connection with burial

MRK 14:8

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Mounce Concise Greek Dictionary

μυρίζω myrizō 1x

to anoint, Mk. 14:8*

Abbott-Smith Greek Lexicon

* μυρίζω

(< μύρον),

Ionic and poët. (comic), to anoint: Mk 14:8.†

SYN.: v.s. ἀλείφω, and cf. μύρον.

Moulton & Milligan — Vocabulary of the Greek NT

μυρίζω. This verb (Mk 148) for ‘‘ anoint” is restored in the magic P Lond 12119 (iji/a.p.) (=I. p. 90) after a much mutilated line—8bs els τὴν ὄψιν μυρ[(ζε]σθαι. In MGr μυρίζω means “smell.

Liddell-Scott-Jones — Greek-English Lexicon

μυρίζω (murizō) — to anoint. μῠρίζω, rub with ointment or unguent, anoint, [Refs 7th c.BC+]:—middle, anoint oneself, [Refs 4th c.BC+]:—passive, μεμυρις μένοι τὸ σῶμα [Refs 5th c.BC+] 2.142a.

II. in passive also, μ. τινί to be fragrant with.., [Refs 3rd c.AD+]