מִרְקַ֖חַת
𐤌𐤓𐤒𐤇𐤕
mirqachath
compound
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.
Exodus 30:25 · Word #7
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 HNcfsa
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 | compound |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4842-03
compounded ointment
| Morphological Notes | Feminine singular common noun, absolute state; denotes the product resulting from compounding. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering reflects the noun’s derivation from the root meaning "to mix or compound," emphasizing the product of skilled preparation. "Compounded ointment" preserves the sense of a carefully mixed aromatic substance rather than a generic oil or container. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
compounded ointment
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 reflects the meaning of the word as a prepared mixture, matching the context. No change needed. |