מְשַׁ֖ח
𐤌𐤔𐤇
mᵉshach
oil
Oil, especially a liquid fat or grease used for anointing, lighting lamps, or as food. Refers generally to a processed or extracted oil, most often olive oil, though can denote other types of oils or greases depending on context. In Aramaic biblical passages, it functions much as Hebrew שֶׁמֶן (shemen), designating oil as a valuable and utilitarian commodity.
Ezra 7:22 · Word #15
Lexicon H4887
| Lemma | מְשַׁח |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤔𐤇 |
| Transliteration | mᵉshach |
| Strong's | H4887 |
| Definition | Oil, especially a liquid fat or grease used for anointing, lighting lamps, or as food. Refers generally to a processed or extracted oil, most often olive oil, though can denote other types of oils or greases depending on context. In Aramaic biblical passages, it functions much as Hebrew שֶׁמֶן (shemen), designating oil as a valuable and utilitarian commodity. |
Morphology ANcmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | oil |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4887-01
anointing oil
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun in the absolute state (Aramaic form). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives directly from the root meaning "to smear, anoint," highlighting oil as a substance applied for smearing or anointing. "Anointing oil" preserves the root connection while reflecting the singular masculine noun in absolute state. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
oil
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 'anointing oil' is too specific; in the enumerative context it refers generally to 'oil' (likely olive oil) as a provision or commodity, according to SILEX. |