הַ/מִּשְׁחָ֗ה
𐤄/𐤌𐤔𐤇𐤄
mishchâh
of the 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.
Leviticus 8:30 · Word #4
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 HTd/Ncfsa
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 | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | of the anointing |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4888-01
the anointing oil
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common feminine singular absolute with prefixed definite article (הַ). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun מִשְׁחָה is a feminine singular formation from משח, denoting the substance produced or used in the act of anointing. The prefixed definite article הַ marks it as definite, hence "the anointing oil." |
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