Strong's Lexicon marach: To rub, to spread, to anoint Original Word: מָרַח Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G218 (aleipho): To anoint - G5548 (chriō): To anoint, to consecrate Usage: The Hebrew verb "marach" primarily means to rub or spread a substance, often in the context of anointing or applying oil. It conveys the action of smoothing or spreading a liquid or ointment over a surface. This term is used in the context of preparing offerings or anointing individuals, signifying consecration or preparation. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, anointing with oil was a significant ritual act. It symbolized consecration, dedication, and the impartation of the Holy Spirit. Priests, kings, and prophets were often anointed as a sign of their divine appointment and empowerment for service. The act of anointing was deeply embedded in the religious and cultural practices of the Israelites, reflecting a tangible expression of God's blessing and presence. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to rub NASB Translation apply (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מָרַח] verb rub (Late Hebrew id.; Aramaic (Talmud) מְרַח; compare Arabic  anoint, smear); — Qal Imperfect יִשְׂאוּ דְּבֶלֶת תְּאֵנִים וְיִמְרְחוּ עַלהַֿשְּׁחִין Isaiah 38:21 let them take a cake of figs and rub it upon the eruption (שִׂים in "" 2 Kings 20:7). — On מרוח see above מֶרְחָב, מֶרְחַבְיָה see רחב. מֶרְחָק see רחק. מַרְחֶ֫שֶׁת see רחשׁ. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance lay for a plaster A primitive root; properly, to soften by rubbing or pressure; hence (medicinally) to apply as an emollient -- lay for a plaister. Forms and Transliterations וְיִמְרְח֥וּ וימרחו veyimreChu wə·yim·rə·ḥū wəyimrəḥūLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 38:21 HEB: דְּבֶ֣לֶת תְּאֵנִ֑ים וְיִמְרְח֥וּ עַֽל־ הַשְּׁחִ֖ין NAS: of figs and apply it to the boil, KJV: of figs, and lay [it] for a plaister upon the boil, INT: A cake of figs and apply and to the boil 1 Occurrence |
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