◄ 4840. merqach ►
Strong's Lexicon merqach: Mixture, ointment, spice mixture Original Word: מֶרְקָח Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: merqach Pronunciation: mer-kakh' Phonetic Spelling: (mer-kawkh') Definition: Mixture, ointment, spice mixture Meaning: a spicy herb Word Origin: Derived from the root רָקַח (raqach), meaning "to mix" or "to compound." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Greek 3464 (μύρον, myron) - often translated as "ointment" or "perfume," used in the New Testament to describe the anointing of Jesus. Usage: The term "merqach" refers to a mixture or compound, often used in the context of ointments or aromatic spices. It is associated with the preparation of sacred anointing oils and perfumes, which were significant in religious rituals and ceremonies in ancient Israel. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the preparation of ointments and aromatic mixtures was a specialized skill, often performed by apothecaries or perfumers. These mixtures were used for anointing priests, kings, and sacred objects, signifying consecration and holiness. The art of compounding these mixtures was highly valued, and specific recipes were given by God for use in the Tabernacle and Temple worship. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from raqach Definition spice, perfume NASB Translation sweet-scented herbs (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מֶרְקָח] noun [masculine] spice, perfume (of cheeks); plural מֶרְקָחִים Songs 5:13 (see also מִגְדָּל 3). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance sweet From raqach; a spicy herb -- X sweet. see HEBREW raqach Forms and Transliterations מֶרְקָחִ֑ים מרקחים mer·qā·ḥîm merkaChim merqāḥîm Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Songs 5:13 HEB: הַבֹּ֔שֶׂם מִגְדְּל֖וֹת מֶרְקָחִ֑ים שִׂפְתוֹתָיו֙ שֽׁוֹשַׁנִּ֔ים NAS: Banks of sweet-scented herbs; His lips KJV: of spices, [as] sweet flowers: INT: of balsam Banks of sweet-scented his lips are lilies 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 4840 1 Occurrence mer·qā·ḥîm — 1 Occ.