◄ 4799. marach ►
Strong's Lexicon marach: To rub, to spread, to anoint Original Word: מָרַח Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: marach Pronunciation: maw-rakh' Phonetic Spelling: (maw-rakh') Definition: to soften by rubbing, pressure, to apply as an emollient Meaning: To soften by rubbing or pressure; to apply as an emollient Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct Greek equivalent for מָרַח (marach) in the Strong's Concordance, related concepts of anointing and applying ointments can be found in Greek terms such as χρίω (chriō • Strong's Greek 5548), which means to anoint, and ἀλείφω (aleiphō • Strong's Greek 218), which also means to anoint or rub with oil. These Greek terms capture similar actions of applying substances for consecration or healing purposes. Usage: The verb מָרַח (marach) is used in the context of softening or smoothing, often related to the application of ointments or oils. It conveys the action of making something pliable or tender through rubbing or pressure. Context: • The Hebrew verb מָרַח (marach) appears in the context of preparing substances by making them soft or smooth. This action is typically associated with the application of ointments or oils, which were common in ancient practices for both medicinal and ritual purposes. The process of softening by rubbing or pressure is indicative of care and attention, often seen in the preparation of bodies for burial or in the anointing of individuals for special purposes. • In the cultural and historical context of the Bible, the act of anointing with oil was significant, symbolizing consecration, healing, or blessing. The verb מָרַח (marach) captures the physical act of applying these substances, highlighting the tactile and intentional nature of such practices. • The use of מָרַח (marach) in the Hebrew Bible underscores the importance of preparation and care in various aspects of life, from personal grooming to religious ceremonies. It reflects a broader understanding of the role of physical actions in spiritual and communal life. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin a 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 wəyimrəḥū Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman'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 Strong's Hebrew 4799 1 Occurrence wə·yim·rə·ḥū — 1 Occ.