Strong's H4886 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: מָשַׁח (mâshach)

Pronunciation: maw-shakh'

POS: maw-shakh' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root;

Definition: a primitive root; to rub with oil, i.e. to anoint; by implication, to consecrate; also to paint; anoint, paint.

KJV Usage: anoint, paint.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to smear, anoint, spread a liquid
• 2. 1a) (Qal)
• 3. 1a1) to smear
• 4. 1a2) to anoint (as consecration)
• 5. 1a3) to anoint, consecrate
• 6. 1b) (Niphal) to be anointed

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G218
• GREEK G2090
• GREEK G2525
• GREEK G5548

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