Christos
/ˈkrɪs.tɒs/noun
A title used in Christianity, meaning 'the Anointed One' or 'Messiah'.
Did you know?In ancient times, anointing with oil was a sacred ritual, symbolizing divine favor and empowerment for kings and prophets alike.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*ḱrē-
“to make holy or sacred, to set apart.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
χρῖσμα (chrísma)
“the act of anointing, a sacred ointment.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
Χριστός (Christós)
“the anointed one, specifically used for Jesus in the New Testament.”
1st Century CE
Greek
Χριστός (Christós)
“the title used to affirm Jesus as the Messiah.”
Modern English
English
Christ
“a title of reverence for Jesus, denoting divinity and fulfillment of prophecy.”