4887. meshach

Lexicon

meshach: Meshach

Original Word: מְשַׁח
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: mshach
Pronunciation: meh-shakh
Phonetic Spelling: (mesh-akh')
Definition: Meshach
Meaning: oil

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

oil

(Aramaic) from a root corresponding to mashach; oil -- oil.

see HEBREW mashach

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
(Aramaic) from a root corresponding to mashach
Definition
oil
NASB Translation
anointing oil (1), oil (1).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Aramaic; corresponding to the Hebrew מָשַׁח (mashach), which means to anoint.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1637: ἔλαιον (elaion) • This Greek term is used in the New Testament to refer to olive oil, which was commonly used for anointing, cooking, and lighting lamps. Like its Hebrew and Aramaic counterparts, ἔλαιον carries connotations of consecration and blessing, particularly in the context of anointing individuals for divine purposes.

Usage: The term מְשַׁח is used in the Aramaic portions of the Old Testament to refer to oil, particularly in the context of anointing, which is a ceremonial act of consecration or sanctification.

Context: • The term מְשַׁח appears in the Aramaic sections of the Old Testament, notably in the book of Daniel. It is used to denote oil, which holds significant ceremonial and symbolic importance in biblical texts. Anointing with oil was a common practice in ancient Near Eastern cultures, often signifying the setting apart of individuals for specific roles or tasks, such as kingship or priesthood. In the biblical context, oil is frequently associated with the presence and blessing of God, serving as a symbol of the Holy Spirit's empowerment and sanctification.
• In the book of Daniel, the use of מְשַׁח underscores the continuity of this symbolic practice even in the Aramaic portions of the text, reflecting the broader cultural and religious significance of anointing within the Jewish tradition. The act of anointing with oil is deeply rooted in the covenantal relationship between God and His people, serving as a tangible expression of divine favor and selection.

Forms and Transliterations

וּמְשַׁ֗ח ומשח מְשַׁ֖ח משח mə·šaḥ məšaḥ meShach ū·mə·šaḥ ūməšaḥ umeShach

Englishman's Concordance

Ezra 6:9
HEB: מְלַ֣ח ׀ חֲמַ֣ר וּמְשַׁ֗ח כְּמֵאמַ֨ר כָּהֲנַיָּ֤א
NAS: wine and anointing oil, as the priests
KJV: wine, and oil, according to the appointment
INT: salt wine and anointing request as the priests

Ezra 7:22
HEB: וְעַד־ בַּתִּ֥ין מְשַׁ֖ח מְאָ֑ה וּמְלַ֖ח
NAS: 100baths of oil, and salt as needed.
KJV: baths of oil, and salt
INT: until baths of oil an hundred and salt

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 4887
2 Occurrences

mə·šaḥ — 1 Occ.
ū·mə·šaḥ — 1 Occ.