Original Word: מִרְקַחַת
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: mirqachath
Pronunciation: meer-kakh'-ath
Phonetic Spelling: (meer-kakh'-ath)
Definition: Ointment, perfume, spice mixture
Meaning: an aromatic unguent, an unguent-pot

prepared by the apothecaries' art, compound, ointment

From raqach; an aromatic unguent; also an unguent-pot -- prepared by the apothecaries' art, compound, ointment.

see HEBREW raqach

Word Origin
from raqach
Definition
an ointment mixture
NASB Translation
mixing (1), mixture (1), perfumers'* (1).

מִרְקַ֫חַת noun feminine 1. ointment-mixture.

2 ointment-pot (?); —

1 absolute ׳רֹקְחֵי הַמּ 1 Chronicles 9:30; ׳רֹקַח מ Exodus 30:25.

2 ׳בְּמ2Chronicles 16:14 in an ointment-pot (?), or as an ointment-mixture.

Word Origin: Derived from the root רָקַח (raqach), which means "to mix" or "to compound."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 3464: μύρον (myron) • Refers to ointment or perfume, often used in the New Testament in the context of anointing.
• Strong's Greek Number 218: ἄλειμμα (aleimma) • Refers to an ointment or salve, used for anointing or medicinal purposes.

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the term מִרְקַחַת, its origins, and its significance within the biblical narrative, reflecting the cultural and religious practices of ancient Israel.

Usage: The term מִרְקַחַת is used in the context of perfumery and the preparation of aromatic substances, often for sacred or ceremonial purposes.

Context: מִרְקַחַת (mirqachat) appears in the Hebrew Bible in contexts related to the preparation and use of aromatic substances. The term is associated with the art of compounding perfumes and ointments, a skill highly valued in ancient Israelite culture. The preparation of these aromatic compounds was often a specialized craft, involving the careful mixing of various ingredients to create fragrant oils and ointments used for anointing and other ceremonial purposes.

In the biblical context, מִרְקַחַת is mentioned in relation to the sacred anointing oil, a holy mixture used in the consecration of priests and the tabernacle. The process of creating such anointing oils was considered a sacred duty, and the ingredients and methods were prescribed by divine instruction. The use of מִרְקַחַת underscores the importance of fragrance and anointing in the religious and cultural practices of ancient Israel.

The term also highlights the significance of scent and the symbolic role of anointing in conveying holiness, purity, and divine favor. The aromatic qualities of מִרְקַחַת were not only pleasing to the senses but also served as a tangible representation of spiritual truths and divine presence.

בְּמִרְקַ֣חַת במרקחת הַמִּרְקַ֖חַת המרקחת מְרֻקָּחִ֖ים מִרְקַ֖חַת מרקחים מרקחת bə·mir·qa·ḥaṯ bemirKachat bəmirqaḥaṯ ham·mir·qa·ḥaṯ hammirKachat hammirqaḥaṯ mə·ruq·qā·ḥîm merukkaChim məruqqāḥîm mir·qa·ḥaṯ mirKachat mirqaḥaṯInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts