Original Word: מִשְׁרָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: mishrah
Pronunciation: mish-raw'
Phonetic Spelling: (mish-raw')
Definition: Dominion, rule, government
Meaning: maceration, steeped juice

liquor

From sharah in the sense of loosening; maceration, i.e. Steeped juice -- liquor.

see HEBREW sharah

Word Origin
from sharah
Definition
juice
NASB Translation
juice (1).

[מִשְׁרָה] noun feminine juice; — construct מִשְׁרֵת עֲנָבִים Numbers 6:3 (P) the juice of grapes (+ יַיִן, שֵׁכָר).

III. שׁרה (√ of following; compare Arabic , , short dart).

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb שָׁרָה (sharah), which means "to loosen" or "to soak."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G2716 (κατεργάζομαι, katergazomai), which means "to work out," "to produce," or "to bring about." While not a direct translation, G2716 shares a conceptual link with מִשְׁרָה in the sense of producing or bringing about a result through a process, akin to the transformation achieved through maceration or steeping.

Usage: The word מִשְׁרָה appears in the context of biblical texts to describe the process or result of soaking, particularly in relation to food or drink. It is not frequently used in the Hebrew Bible, indicating a specific and limited application.

Context: מִשְׁרָה (mishrah) is a noun that appears in the Hebrew Bible to denote a liquid produced by soaking or steeping. This term is associated with the preparation of certain foods or drinks, where ingredients are left to soak in liquid to extract flavors or to soften. The concept of maceration is significant in ancient culinary and ritual practices, where the transformation of substances through soaking was a common technique. The use of מִשְׁרָה highlights the importance of preparation methods in biblical times, reflecting both practical and symbolic dimensions of food and drink in the cultural and religious life of the Israelites.

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