מְשֻׁחִ֥ים
𐤌𐤔𐤇𐤉𐤌
meshuchim
anointed
a primitive root; to rub with oil, i.e. to anoint; by implication, to consecrate; also to paint; anoint, paint.
Leviticus 2:4 · Word #14
Lexicon H4886
| Lemma | מָשַׁח |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤔𐤇 |
| Transliteration | mâshach |
| Strong's | H4886 |
| In-context | anointed |
Morphology HVqsmpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | q — Qal — Simple active |
| Conjugation | s — Participle Passive — The one receiving the action |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
SIBI-P1 H4886-15
anointed ones
| Root | משׁח (m-š-ḥ) |
| Core Meanings | to smear, to rub with oil, to anoint, to consecrate, to dedicate by anointing |
| Semantic Range | those ceremonially anointed (kings, priests), consecrated individuals, set-apart leaders, by extension those specially appointed or endowed |
| Conceptual Significance | Anointing with oil signified consecration and divine appointment in Israelite culture, especially for kings and priests. The term underlies the concept of "Messiah" (the Anointed One), expressing divine selection, empowerment, and covenantal purpose. |
| Morphological Notes | Qal passive participle, masculine plural absolute, from מָשַׁח (māšaḥ). Denotes persons who have undergone the act of anointing. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form is Qal passive participle masculine plural absolute, indicating those who have been acted upon—those who have been anointed. "Anointed ones" preserves the passive sense of having oil applied (and thus being consecrated) and reflects the masculine plural morphology. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root משׁח (to smear, to rub with oil, to anoint, to consecrate, to dedicate by anointing)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H4899-03 |
hamashicha | the Anointed One |
H4886-01 |
hameshuchim | the oil-anointed men |
H4888-02 |
lemashechah | for anointing-ointment |
Word Usage (69 occurrences of H4886)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis 31:13 | מָשַׁ֤חְתָּ | mashacheta | you anointed |
| Exodus 28:41 | וּ/מָשַׁחְתָּ֨ | umashacheta | and you shall anoint |
| Exodus 29:2 | מְשֻׁחִ֣ים | meshuchim | anointed |