◄ 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: a spicy herb Meaning: A spicy herb or aromatic substance used in the preparation of incense or anointing oil. Word Origin: Derived from the root רָקַח (rakach), which means "to mix" or "to compound." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents in the Strong's Concordance that correspond to מֶרְקָח, as the concept of aromatic mixtures in the context of Hebrew worship practices is unique to the Old Testament. However, related Greek terms might include those associated with incense or anointing, such as μύρον (myron) for "ointment" or θυμίαμα (thymiama) for "incense." Usage: The term מֶרְקָח is used in the context of preparing sacred mixtures, particularly in the making of incense and anointing oils as prescribed in the Old Testament. Context: מֶרְקָח (merkach) appears in the context of sacred rituals and practices in the Hebrew Bible. It is specifically mentioned in the book of Exodus, where it is part of the instructions given to Moses for the preparation of holy anointing oil and incense. The term refers to the aromatic substances that were skillfully blended to create these sacred compounds. The use of מֶרְקָח highlights the importance of fragrance and purity in worship practices, symbolizing the pleasing aroma of offerings to God. The preparation of these mixtures was a task for skilled perfumers, emphasizing the care and precision required in worship. In Exodus 30:25, the Berean Standard Bible (BSB) translates this as: "Prepare from these a holy anointing oil, a fragrant blend, the work of a perfumer; it will be a holy anointing oil." 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.