Word Study · Strong's H4888 · Hebrew
מִשְׁחָה
mishchah
meesh-khaw'
Strong's 1890 spelling: mishchâh
“unction (the act)”
Strong's Dictionary · 1890 · public domain
unction (the act); by implication, a consecratory gift
Rendered in the KJV as
(to be) anointed(-ing), ointment.
- 26occurrencesin the Old Testament
- 3 of 39Old Testament bookswhere the word stands
- 14inflected formsdistinct spellings
Across 26 occurrences
The word itself
Inflected forms · 14
- הַמִּשְׁחָ֔ה9
- מִשְׁחַת־3
- הַמִּשְׁחָה֙2
- הַמִּשְׁחָ֑ה2
- הַמִּשְׁחָה֒1
- הַמִּשְׁחָ֛ה1
- הַמִּשְׁחָ֗ה1
- וּמִשְׁחַ֣ת1
- לְמָשְׁחָ֣ה1
- לְמָשְׁחָ֛ה1
- מִשְׁחַ֤ת1
- מִשְׁחַ֥ת1
and 2 more spellings in the ledger below.
How it is rendered · 9
- the anointing16
- anointing of3
- [is] [the] share of1
- [the] anointing of1
- and [the] share of1
- anointing their1
- for anointing1
- the anointing of1
- to a portion1
The sense the word carries at each spot — how the translators read it there, not a fixed translation.
How it parses · 5
- the definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singular16
- noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)6
- preposition + noun · feminine singular2
- conjunction (“and”) + noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)1
- noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine plural1
Show the grammar codes as tagged
- HTd/Ncfsa · 16
- HNcfsc · 6
- HR/Ncfsa · 2
- HC/Ncfsc · 1
- HNcfsc/Sp3mp · 1
All 26, in canonical order
The ledger of occurrences
Where this word lives
Exodus carries the most and opens below; every other book is one click.
Exodus15 occurrences
- Exodus 25:6הַמִּשְׁחָ֔הhamishchahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularolive oil for the light; spices for the anointing oil and for the fragrant incense;here: the anointing
- Exodus 29:7הַמִּשְׁחָ֔הhamishchahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularThen take the anointing oil and anoint him by pouring it on his head.here: the anointing
- Exodus 29:21הַמִּשְׁחָה֒hamishchahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularAnd take some of the blood on the altar and some of the anointing oil and sprinkle it on Aaron and his garments, as well as on his sons and their garments. Then he and his garments will be consecrated, as well as his sons and their garments.here: the anointing
- Exodus 29:29לְמָשְׁחָ֣הlemashechahpreposition + noun · feminine singularThe holy garments that belong to Aaron will belong to his sons after him, so they can be anointed and ordained in them.here: for anointing
- Exodus 30:25מִשְׁחַת־mishchat-noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)Prepare from these a sacred anointing oil, a fragrant blend, the work of a perfumer; it will be a sacred anointing oil.here: anointing of
- Exodus 30:25מִשְׁחַת־mishchat-noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)Prepare from these a sacred anointing oil, a fragrant blend, the work of a perfumer; it will be a sacred anointing oil.here: anointing of
- Exodus 30:31מִשְׁחַת־mishchat-noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)And you are to tell the Israelites, ‘This will be My sacred anointing oil for the generations to come.here: anointing of
- Exodus 31:11הַמִּשְׁחָ֛הhamishchahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularin addition to the anointing oil and fragrant incense for the Holy Place. They are to make them according to all that I have commanded you.”here: the anointing
- Exodus 35:8הַמִּשְׁחָ֔הhamishchahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularolive oil for the light; spices for the anointing oil and for the fragrant incense;here: the anointing
- Exodus 35:15הַמִּשְׁחָ֔הhamishchahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularthe altar of incense with its poles; the anointing oil and fragrant incense; the curtain for the doorway at the entrance to the tabernacle;here: the anointing
- Exodus 35:28הַמִּשְׁחָ֔הhamishchahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularas well as spices and olive oil for the light, for the anointing oil, and for the fragrant incense.here: the anointing
- Exodus 37:29הַמִּשְׁחָה֙hamishchahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularHe also made the sacred anointing oil and the pure, fragrant incense, the work of a perfumer.here: the anointing
- Exodus 39:38הַמִּשְׁחָ֔הhamishchahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularthe gold altar, the anointing oil, the fragrant incense, and the curtain for the entrance to the tent;here: the anointing
- Exodus 40:9הַמִּשְׁחָ֔הhamishchahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularTake the anointing oil and anoint the tabernacle and everything in it; consecrate it along with all its furnishings, and it shall be holy.here: the anointing
- Exodus 40:15מָשְׁחָתָ֛םmashechatamnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine pluralAnoint them just as you anointed their father, so that they may also serve Me as priests. Their anointing will qualify them for a permanent priesthood throughout their generations.”here: anointing their
Leviticus9 occurrences
- Leviticus 7:35מִשְׁחַ֤תmishchatnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)This is the portion of the offerings made by fire to the LORD for Aaron and his sons since the day they were presented to serve the LORD as priests.here: [is] [the] share of
- Leviticus 7:35וּמִשְׁחַ֣תumishchatconjunction (“and”) + noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)This is the portion of the offerings made by fire to the LORD for Aaron and his sons since the day they were presented to serve the LORD as priests.here: and [the] share of
- Leviticus 8:2הַמִּשְׁחָ֑הhamishchahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singular“Take Aaron and his sons, their garments, the anointing oil, the bull of the sin offering, the two rams, and the basket of unleavened bread,here: the anointing
- Leviticus 8:10הַמִּשְׁחָ֔הhamishchahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularNext, Moses took the anointing oil and anointed the tabernacle and everything in it; and so he consecrated them.here: the anointing
- Leviticus 8:12הַמִּשְׁחָ֔הhamishchahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularHe also poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head and anointed him to consecrate him.here: the anointing
- Leviticus 8:30הַמִּשְׁחָ֗הhamishchahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularNext, Moses took some of the anointing oil and some of the blood that was on the altar and sprinkled them on Aaron and his garments, and on his sons and their garments. So he consecrated Aaron and his garments, as well as Aaron’s sons and their garments.here: the anointing
- Leviticus 10:7מִשְׁחַ֥תmishchatnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)You shall not go outside the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, or you will die, for the LORD’s anointing oil is on you.” So they did as Moses instructed.here: [the] anointing of
- Leviticus 21:10הַמִּשְׁחָה֙hamishchahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularThe priest who is highest among his brothers, who has had the anointing oil poured on his head and has been ordained to wear the priestly garments, must not let his hair hang loose or tear his garments.here: the anointing
- Leviticus 21:12מִשְׁחַ֧תmishchatnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)He must not leave or desecrate the sanctuary of his God, for the consecration of the anointing oil of his God is on him. I am the LORD.here: the anointing of
Numbers2 occurrences
- Numbers 4:16הַמִּשְׁחָ֑הhamishchahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularEleazar son of Aaron the priest shall oversee the oil for the light, the fragrant incense, the daily grain offering, and the anointing oil. He has oversight of the entire tabernacle and everything in it, including the holy objects and their utensils.”here: the anointing
- Numbers 18:8לְמָשְׁחָ֛הlemashechahpreposition + noun · feminine singularThen the LORD said to Aaron, “Behold, I have put you in charge of My offerings. As for all the sacred offerings of the Israelites, I have given them to you and your sons as a portion and a permanent statute.here: to a portion