The word "Χριστός" (christos) primarily means "anointed" and is used to describe someone or something that has been ceremonially anointed with oil. In the text, it is applied to individuals such as priests or kings, and more specifically, it refers to the Messiah, a figure anointed by God. As a title, it is often paired with "Jesus" to signify "Jesus Christ," emphasizing his role as the anointed one.