4888. mishchah

Lexicon

mishchah: Anointing, anointing oil

Original Word: מִשְׁחָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: mishchah
Pronunciation: mish-khaw'
Phonetic Spelling: (meesh-khaw')
Definition: Anointing, anointing oil
Meaning: unction, a consecratory gift

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

to be anointed, ointment

Or moshchah {mosh-khaw'}; from mashach; unction (the act); by implication, a consecratory gift -- (to be) anointed(-ing), ointment.

see HEBREW mashach

Brown-Driver-Briggs

מִשְׁחָה noun feminine 1. ointment;

2 consecrated portion; — absolute ׳מ Exodus 25:6 +; construct מִשְׁחַת Exodus 30:25 +; —

1 ointment, the holy oil used in the consecration of the Aaronic priests, only in P; שֶׁמֶן הַמִּשְׁחָה Exodus 25:6; Exodus 29:7,21; Exodus 31:11; Exodus 35:8,15,28; Exodus 37:29; Exodus 39:38; Exodus 40:9; Leviticus 8:2,10,12,30; Leviticus 21:10; Numbers 4:16; מִשְׁחַת קֹדֶשׁ ׳שׁ Exodus 30:25 (twice in verse); Exodus 30:31; יהוה ׳מ ׳שׁ Leviticus 10:7; אֱלֹהָיו ׳מ ׳שׁ Leviticus 21:12.

2 consecrated portion, of Aaron and his sons Leviticus 7:35 (twice in verse) (P).

מָשְׁחָה noun feminine consecrated portion (Ew^{§ 238 a possibly error of pointing}); — Numbers 18:8 (P).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb מָשַׁח (mashach), meaning "to anoint."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The corresponding Greek term is χρῖσμα (chrisma), Strong's Greek Number G5545. This term is used in the New Testament to denote an anointing, particularly in the context of the Holy Spirit's anointing of believers, as seen in 1 John 2:20: "You, however, have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth."

The concept of "mishchah" as an anointing or consecratory gift is integral to understanding the biblical themes of holiness, divine selection, and empowerment for service. It highlights the sacred nature of those called to serve God and the divine presence that accompanies them.

Usage: The word "mishchah" is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe the act of anointing with oil, which signifies consecration and dedication to God. It is associated with the anointing of priests, kings, and sacred objects.

Context: • "Mishchah" appears in various contexts within the Hebrew Scriptures, primarily in the Pentateuch. It is most notably used in the anointing of Aaron and his sons as priests, as well as in the consecration of the Tabernacle and its furnishings.
• In Exodus 30:25, the term is used to describe the holy anointing oil: "Prepare from these a holy anointing oil, a fragrant blend, the work of a perfumer; it will be a holy anointing oil."
• The anointing oil, or "mishchah," was a sacred mixture used to consecrate individuals and objects, setting them apart for divine service. This act symbolized the impartation of the Holy Spirit and divine authority.
• The concept of anointing extends beyond the physical act, representing a spiritual endowment and empowerment for service. It signifies God's choice and blessing upon the anointed individual or object.
• The use of "mishchah" underscores the importance of holiness and dedication in the service of God, as seen in the anointing of kings like Saul and David, who were chosen by God to lead His people.

Forms and Transliterations

הַמִּשְׁחָ֑ה הַמִּשְׁחָ֔ה הַמִּשְׁחָ֗ה הַמִּשְׁחָ֛ה הַמִּשְׁחָה֒ הַמִּשְׁחָה֙ המשחה וּמִשְׁחַ֣ת ומשחת לְמָשְׁחָ֛ה לְמָשְׁחָ֣ה למשחה מִשְׁחַ֤ת מִשְׁחַ֥ת מִשְׁחַ֧ת מִשְׁחַת־ מָשְׁחָתָ֛ם משחת משחת־ משחתם ham·miš·ḥāh hammišḥāh hammishChah lə·mā·šə·ḥāh ləmāšəḥāh lemasheChah mā·šə·ḥā·ṯām māšəḥāṯām mashechaTam miš·ḥaṯ miš·ḥaṯ- mišḥaṯ mišḥaṯ- mishchat ū·miš·ḥaṯ ūmišḥaṯ umishChat

Englishman's Concordance

Exodus 25:6
HEB: בְּשָׂמִים֙ לְשֶׁ֣מֶן הַמִּשְׁחָ֔ה וְלִקְטֹ֖רֶת הַסַּמִּֽים׃
NAS: spices for the anointing oil
KJV: spices for anointing oil,
INT: spices oil the anointing incense the fragrant

Exodus 29:7
HEB: אֶת־ שֶׁ֣מֶן הַמִּשְׁחָ֔ה וְיָצַקְתָּ֖ עַל־
NAS: Then you shall take the anointing oil
KJV: Then shalt thou take the anointing oil,
INT: shall take oil the anointing and pour on

Exodus 29:21
HEB: הַמִּזְבֵּחַ֮ וּמִשֶּׁ֣מֶן הַמִּשְׁחָה֒ וְהִזֵּיתָ֤ עַֽל־
NAS: and some of the anointing oil,
KJV: that [is] upon the altar, and of the anointing oil,
INT: the altar oil of the anointing and sprinkle on

Exodus 29:29
HEB: לְבָנָ֖יו אַחֲרָ֑יו לְמָשְׁחָ֣ה בָהֶ֔ם וּלְמַלֵּא־
KJV: after him, to be anointed therein, and to be consecrated
INT: his sons after to be anointed accomplish For

Exodus 30:25
HEB: אֹת֗וֹ שֶׁ֚מֶן מִשְׁחַת־ קֹ֔דֶשׁ רֹ֥קַח
NAS: of these a holy anointing oil,
KJV: of holy ointment, an ointment
INT: shall make oil anointing A holy A perfume

Exodus 30:25
HEB: רֹקֵ֑חַ שֶׁ֥מֶן מִשְׁחַת־ קֹ֖דֶשׁ יִהְיֶֽה׃
NAS: it shall be a holy anointing oil.
KJV: it shall be an holy anointing oil.
INT: of a perfumer oil anointing holy become

Exodus 30:31
HEB: לֵאמֹ֑ר שֶׁ֠מֶן מִשְׁחַת־ קֹ֨דֶשׁ יִהְיֶ֥ה
NAS: shall be a holy anointing oil
KJV: This shall be an holy anointing oil
INT: saying oil anointing holy become

Exodus 31:11
HEB: וְאֵ֨ת שֶׁ֧מֶן הַמִּשְׁחָ֛ה וְאֶת־ קְטֹ֥רֶת
NAS: the anointing oil
KJV: And the anointing oil, and sweet
INT: oil the anointing incense and the fragrant

Exodus 35:8
HEB: וּבְשָׂמִים֙ לְשֶׁ֣מֶן הַמִּשְׁחָ֔ה וְלִקְטֹ֖רֶת הַסַּמִּֽים׃
NAS: and spices for the anointing oil,
KJV: and spices for anointing oil,
INT: and spices oil the anointing incense the fragrant

Exodus 35:15
HEB: וְאֵת֙ שֶׁ֣מֶן הַמִּשְׁחָ֔ה וְאֵ֖ת קְטֹ֣רֶת
NAS: and its poles, and the anointing oil
KJV: and his staves, and the anointing oil,
INT: poles oil and the anointing incense and the fragrant

Exodus 35:28
HEB: לְמָא֕וֹר וּלְשֶׁ֙מֶן֙ הַמִּשְׁחָ֔ה וְלִקְטֹ֖רֶת הַסַּמִּֽים׃
NAS: for the light and for the anointing oil
KJV: for the light, and for the anointing oil,
INT: the light oil the anointing incense the fragrant

Exodus 37:29
HEB: אֶת־ שֶׁ֤מֶן הַמִּשְׁחָה֙ קֹ֔דֶשׁ וְאֶת־
NAS: the holy anointing oil
KJV: the holy anointing oil,
INT: made oil anointing the holy incense

Exodus 39:38
HEB: וְאֵת֙ שֶׁ֣מֶן הַמִּשְׁחָ֔ה וְאֵ֖ת קְטֹ֣רֶת
NAS: altar, and the anointing oil
KJV: altar, and the anointing oil,
INT: and the gold oil and the anointing incense and the fragrant

Exodus 40:9
HEB: אֶת־ שֶׁ֣מֶן הַמִּשְׁחָ֔ה וּמָשַׁחְתָּ֥ אֶת־
NAS: Then you shall take the anointing oil
KJV: And thou shalt take the anointing oil,
INT: shall take oil the anointing and anoint the tabernacle

Exodus 40:15
HEB: לִהְיֹ֨ת לָהֶ֧ם מָשְׁחָתָ֛ם לִכְהֻנַּ֥ת עוֹלָ֖ם
NAS: that they may minister as priests to Me; and their anointing will qualify
KJV: that they may minister unto me in the priest's office: for their anointing shall surely be an everlasting
INT: will qualify will qualify and their anointing priesthood A perpetual

Leviticus 7:35
HEB: זֹ֣את מִשְׁחַ֤ת אַהֲרֹן֙ וּמִשְׁחַ֣ת
NAS: This is that which is consecrated
KJV: This [is the portion] of the anointing of Aaron,
INT: is that which to Aaron is consecrated

Leviticus 7:35
HEB: מִשְׁחַ֤ת אַהֲרֹן֙ וּמִשְׁחַ֣ת בָּנָ֔יו מֵאִשֵּׁ֖י
NAS: is that which is consecrated to Aaron
KJV: of Aaron, and of the anointing of his sons,
INT: which to Aaron is consecrated to his sons the offerings

Leviticus 8:2
HEB: וְאֵ֖ת שֶׁ֣מֶן הַמִּשְׁחָ֑ה וְאֵ֣ת ׀ פַּ֣ר
NAS: with him, and the garments and the anointing oil
KJV: with him, and the garments, and the anointing oil,
INT: and the garments oil and the anointing and the bull of the sin

Leviticus 8:10
HEB: אֶת־ שֶׁ֣מֶן הַמִּשְׁחָ֔ה וַיִּמְשַׁ֥ח אֶת־
NAS: then took the anointing oil
KJV: took the anointing oil,
INT: Moses oil the anointing and anointed the tabernacle

Leviticus 8:12
HEB: וַיִּצֹק֙ מִשֶּׁ֣מֶן הַמִּשְׁחָ֔ה עַ֖ל רֹ֣אשׁ
NAS: some of the anointing oil
KJV: And he poured of the anointing oil
INT: poured oil of the anointing and head

Leviticus 8:30
HEB: מֹשֶׁ֜ה מִשֶּׁ֣מֶן הַמִּשְׁחָ֗ה וּמִן־ הַדָּם֮
NAS: some of the anointing oil
KJV: took of the anointing oil,
INT: Moses oil of the anointing some of the blood

Leviticus 10:7
HEB: כִּי־ שֶׁ֛מֶן מִשְׁחַ֥ת יְהוָ֖ה עֲלֵיכֶ֑ם
NAS: for the LORD'S anointing oil
KJV: lest ye die: for the anointing oil
INT: for oil anointing the LORD'S and

Leviticus 21:10
HEB: רֹאשׁ֣וֹ ׀ שֶׁ֤מֶן הַמִּשְׁחָה֙ וּמִלֵּ֣א אֶת־
NAS: head the anointing oil
KJV: upon whose head the anointing oil
INT: head oil the anointing accomplish able

Leviticus 21:12
HEB: נֵ֠זֶר שֶׁ֣מֶן מִשְׁחַ֧ת אֱלֹהָ֛יו עָלָ֖יו
NAS: for the consecration of the anointing oil
KJV: for the crown of the anointing oil
INT: the consecration oil of the anointing of his God and

Numbers 4:16
HEB: הַתָּמִ֖יד וְשֶׁ֣מֶן הַמִּשְׁחָ֑ה פְּקֻדַּ֗ת כָּל־
NAS: grain offering and the anointing oil--
KJV: meat offering, and the anointing oil,
INT: and the continual oil and the anointing the responsibility of all

26 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 4888
26 Occurrences

ham·miš·ḥāh — 16 Occ.
lə·mā·šə·ḥāh — 2 Occ.
mā·šə·ḥā·ṯām — 1 Occ.
miš·ḥaṯ- — 6 Occ.
ū·miš·ḥaṯ — 1 Occ.