הִמָּשַׁ֣ח
𐤄𐤌𐤔𐤇
mâshach
he is anointed
To apply oil or a substance by rubbing or smearing, especially in a ceremonial or official context; in extended usage, to set apart, designate, or inaugurate through an act of anointing. The primary lexical meaning is the ritual act of anointing, typically with oil, as a sign of consecration or appointment.
Leviticus 6:13 · Word #9
Lexicon H4886
| Lemma | מָשַׁח |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤔𐤇 |
| Transliteration | mâshach |
| Strong's | H4886 |
| Definition | To apply oil or a substance by rubbing or smearing, especially in a ceremonial or official context; in extended usage, to set apart, designate, or inaugurate through an act of anointing. The primary lexical meaning is the ritual act of anointing, typically with oil, as a sign of consecration or appointment. |
Morphology HVNc
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | N — Niphal — Simple passive or reflexive |
| Conjugation | c — Infinitive Construct — The verbal noun ("to ...") |
Common Translation
| Phrase | he is anointed |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4886-02
to be anointed
| Morphological Notes | Verb; Niphal stem (passive/reflexive); infinitive construct. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Niphal stem marks a passive/reflexive sense, and the infinitive construct gives the verbal idea "to be." This rendering preserves the core notion of being smeared or rubbed with oil in a ceremonial act of designation. |
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