Strong's Lexicon merqachah: Ointment, spice mixture, perfume Original Word: מִרְקָחָה Word Origin: Derived from the root רָקַח (raqach), meaning "to mix" or "to compound." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance, related concepts can be found in words like μύρον (myron, G3464), meaning "ointment" or "perfume." Usage: The term "merqachah" refers to a compound or mixture, often of spices or ointments. It is used in the context of preparing aromatic substances, typically for sacred or ceremonial purposes. The word implies a careful and skilled blending of ingredients to create a fragrant product. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the preparation of ointments and perfumes was a specialized craft, often associated with religious rituals and anointing practices. These mixtures were used in the Tabernacle and later in the Temple for anointing priests, kings, and sacred objects. The art of compounding these substances was highly valued, and specific recipes were sometimes considered sacred, as seen in the instructions given to Moses for the anointing oil (Exodus 30:22-25). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfem. of merqach Definition an ointment pot NASB Translation jar of ointment (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מֶרְקָחָה noun feminine 1. ointment-pot, in which ointment is compounded, Job 41:23 (figurative). 2 spice-seasoning (?); as accusative of congnate meaning with verb see v Hiph`il Strong's Exhaustive Concordance pot of ointment, well Feminine of merqach; abstractly, a seasoning (with spicery); concretely, an unguent-kettle (for preparing spiced oil) -- pot of ointment, X well. see HEBREW merqach Forms and Transliterations הַמֶּרְקָחָ֔ה המרקחה כַּמֶּרְקָחָֽה׃ כמרקחה׃ ham·mer·qā·ḥāh hammerkaChah hammerqāḥāh kam·mer·qā·ḥāh kammerkaChah kammerqāḥāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 41:31 HEB: יָ֝֗ם יָשִׂ֥ים כַּמֶּרְקָחָֽה׃ NAS: the sea like a jar of ointment. KJV: the sea like a pot of ointment. INT: the sea makes A jar Ezekiel 24:10 2 Occurrences |
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