הַ/מִּרְקַ֖חַת
𐤄/𐤌𐤓𐤒𐤇𐤕
mirqachath
the ointment
A preparation or mixture, especially of aromatic substances; most commonly denotes a compound ointment or perfumed mixture prepared for ritual or cultic use. The term may also refer to the act or result of compounding by an apothecary, or, less frequently, to the container or receptacle holding such a mixture. Its primary sense in biblical usage is a perfumed ointment or sacred compound produced by skilled preparation.
1 Chronicles 9:30 · Word #5
Lexicon H4842
| Lemma | מִרְקַחַת |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤓𐤒𐤇𐤕 |
| Transliteration | mirqachath |
| Strong's | H4842 |
| Definition | A preparation or mixture, especially of aromatic substances; most commonly denotes a compound ointment or perfumed mixture prepared for ritual or cultic use. The term may also refer to the act or result of compounding by an apothecary, or, less frequently, to the container or receptacle holding such a mixture. Its primary sense in biblical usage is a perfumed ointment or sacred compound produced by skilled preparation. |
Morphology HTd/Ncfsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the ointment |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4842-02
the compounded ointment
| Morphological Notes | Noun, feminine singular absolute with definite article (הַמִּרְקַחַת). |
| Rendering Rationale | This rendering reflects the root רקח, emphasizing a substance that has been skillfully mixed or compounded, especially of aromatic materials. The definite article and feminine singular form are preserved in "the compounded ointment." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the compounded ointment
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 'the compounded ointment' fully matches the context and the SILEX meaning (the specific prepared substance); no need for change. |