יִמְשַׁ֣ח
𐤉𐤌𐤔𐤇
mâshach
is anointed
To apply oil or a substance by rubbing or smearing, especially in a ceremonial or official context; in extended usage, to set apart, designate, or inaugurate through an act of anointing. The primary lexical meaning is the ritual act of anointing, typically with oil, as a sign of consecration or appointment.
Leviticus 16:32 · Word #4
Lexicon H4886
| Lemma | מָשַׁח |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤔𐤇 |
| Transliteration | mâshach |
| Strong's | H4886 |
| Definition | To apply oil or a substance by rubbing or smearing, especially in a ceremonial or official context; in extended usage, to set apart, designate, or inaugurate through an act of anointing. The primary lexical meaning is the ritual act of anointing, typically with oil, as a sign of consecration or appointment. |
Morphology HVqi3ms
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | q — Qal — Simple active |
| Conjugation | i — Imperfect — Incomplete or ongoing action |
| Person | 3 — 3rd person — Third person ("he/she/they") |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
Common Translation
| Phrase | is anointed |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4886-31
he will anoint
| Morphological Notes | Qal imperfect, 3rd person masculine singular verb. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Qal stem expresses simple active action, and the imperfect 3ms form denotes incomplete or future action. "He will anoint" preserves the core sense of applying oil by smearing, especially in a ritual or appointing act. |
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