Strong's Lexicon lashad: To moisten, to anoint Original Word: לְשַׁד Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with anointing is "χρίω" (chriō), Strong's Greek 5548, which also means to anoint. This term is used in the New Testament to describe the anointing of Jesus as the Messiah, the "Anointed One." Usage: The Hebrew verb "lashad" primarily means to moisten or to anoint. It is used in contexts where a liquid is applied to a surface, often for the purpose of consecration or preparation. The act of anointing is significant in biblical texts, symbolizing sanctification, blessing, or the setting apart of individuals or objects for a holy purpose. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, anointing with oil was a common practice for consecrating priests, kings, and prophets. It was a symbolic act that represented the Holy Spirit's empowerment and God's blessing. The use of oil in anointing was also associated with healing and hospitality. Anointing was a deeply spiritual act, reflecting the belief in God's presence and favor. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition juice, juicy or dainty bit, a dainty NASB Translation cakes baked (1), vitality (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [לָשָׁד] noun masculine juice, juicy or dainty bit, dainty; — construct כְּטַעַן לְשַׁד הַשָּׁ֑מֶן Numbers 11:8 (J) simile of taste of manna (ᵐ5 ἐγκρίς, ᵑ9 panis oleatus), i.e. a dainty prepared with oil (compare Di); לְשַׁדִּי בְּחַרְבֹנֵי קַיִץ נֶהְמַּךְ Psalm 32:4 my juice (sap, life-moisture) is transformed, etc. לשׁך (√ of foll; meaning unknown). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fresh, moisture From an unused root of uncertain meaning; apparently juice, i.e. (figuratively) vigor; also a sweet or fat cake -- fresh, moisture. Forms and Transliterations לְשַׁ֥ד לְשַׁדִּ֑י לשד לשדי lə·šaḏ lə·šad·dî ləšaḏ ləšaddî leShad leshadDiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 11:8 HEB: טַעְמ֔וֹ כְּטַ֖עַם לְשַׁ֥ד הַשָּֽׁמֶן׃ NAS: was as the taste of cakes baked with oil. KJV: of it was as the taste of fresh oil. INT: taste was as the taste of cakes oil Psalm 32:4 2 Occurrences |
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