מִשְׁחַת
𐤌𐤔𐤇𐤕
mishchâh
anointing
A liquid, usually oil, used for anointing, particularly in ritual, ceremonial, or consecratory contexts; refers both to the act of anointing and the substance (often perfumed) applied in such contexts. Used especially for designating persons or objects for a special function or sacred status.
Exodus 30:31 · Word #7
Lexicon H4888
| Lemma | מִשְׁחָה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤔𐤇𐤄 |
| Transliteration | mishchâh |
| Strong's | H4888 |
| Definition | A liquid, usually oil, used for anointing, particularly in ritual, ceremonial, or consecratory contexts; refers both to the act of anointing and the substance (often perfumed) applied in such contexts. Used especially for designating persons or objects for a special function or sacred status. |
Morphology HNcfsc
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | anointing |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4888-04
anointing oil of
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common; feminine singular construct form of מִשְׁחָה. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root משח (to anoint, smear) and denotes the substance used in consecratory anointing. The construct state (feminine singular) requires a relational sense, hence "anointing oil of" to reflect its bound form. |
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