Strong's Lexicon mirqachath: Ointment, perfume, spice mixture Original Word: מִרְקַחַת Word Origin: Derived from the root רָקַח (raqach), meaning "to mix" or "to compound." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "mirqachath," related concepts can be found in Greek terms such as μύρον (myron, G3464), meaning "ointment" or "perfume." Usage: The term "mirqachath" refers to a compound or mixture, often used in the context of ointments or perfumes. In the biblical context, it is associated with the preparation of sacred anointing oils and incense, which were used in religious rituals and ceremonies. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the preparation of ointments and perfumes was a skilled craft, often performed by specialized artisans. These mixtures were significant in both daily life and religious practices. The sacred anointing oil, for example, was used to consecrate priests, kings, and sacred objects, symbolizing holiness and divine approval. The art of compounding these mixtures was highly regarded, and specific recipes were given by God to Moses for use in the Tabernacle (Exodus 30:22-25). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom raqach Definition an ointment mixture NASB Translation mixing (1), mixture (1), perfumers'* (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מִרְקַ֫חַת noun feminine 1. ointment-mixture. 2 ointment-pot (?); — 1 absolute ׳רֹקְחֵי הַמּ 1 Chronicles 9:30; ׳רֹקַח מ Exodus 30:25. 2 ׳בְּמ2Chronicles 16:14 in an ointment-pot (?), or as an ointment-mixture. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance prepared by the apothecaries' art, compound, ointment From raqach; an aromatic unguent; also an unguent-pot -- prepared by the apothecaries' art, compound, ointment. see HEBREW raqach Forms and Transliterations בְּמִרְקַ֣חַת במרקחת הַמִּרְקַ֖חַת המרקחת מְרֻקָּחִ֖ים מִרְקַ֖חַת מרקחים מרקחת bə·mir·qa·ḥaṯ bemirKachat bəmirqaḥaṯ ham·mir·qa·ḥaṯ hammirKachat hammirqaḥaṯ mə·ruq·qā·ḥîm merukkaChim məruqqāḥîm mir·qa·ḥaṯ mirKachat mirqaḥaṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 30:25 HEB: קֹ֔דֶשׁ רֹ֥קַח מִרְקַ֖חַת מַעֲשֵׂ֣ה רֹקֵ֑חַ NAS: a perfume mixture, the work KJV: an ointment compound after the art INT: A holy A perfume mixture the art of a perfumer 1 Chronicles 9:30 2 Chronicles 16:14 2 Chronicles 16:14 4 Occurrences |
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