Lexicon merqachah: Ointment, spice mixture, perfume Original Word: מִרְקָחָה 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 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 Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root רָקַח (raqach), which means "to mix" or "to compound."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for מִרְקָחָה, related concepts of anointing and perfuming can be found in Greek terms such as μύρον (myron • G3464), which refers to ointment or perfume, often used in the New Testament in the context of anointing. Usage: The word מִרְקָחָה is used in the context of preparing sacred anointing oils or perfumes, as seen in the Old Testament. It is associated with the art of compounding spices and oils for religious and ceremonial purposes. Context: מִרְקָחָה appears in the context of the preparation of holy anointing oil, as described in the book of Exodus. This oil was used for consecrating the tabernacle, its furnishings, and the priests. The process of compounding this oil was a sacred task, emphasizing the importance of purity and holiness in worship practices. The term highlights the skill and care required in the preparation of these mixtures, reflecting the broader biblical theme of sanctification and dedication to God. 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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