The meaning of “מָשַׁח”
Understanding mâshach reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
anoint, paint. - to rub with oil, i.e. to anoint - by implication, to consecrate - also to paint 1) to smear, anoint, sp...
מָשַׁח
anoint, paint. - to rub with oil, i.e. to anoint - by implication, to consecrate - also to paint 1) to smear, anoint, spread a liquid 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to smear 1a2) to anoint (as consecration) 1a3) to anoint, consecrate 1b) (Niphal) to be anointed
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 31:13 | “I am the God of Beth–el, where thou anointedst the pillar, and where thou vowedst a vow unto me: now arise, get thee out from this land, and return unto the land of thy kindred.” Word: מָשַׁח (mâshach) | |
| Numbers 7:10 | “And the princes offered for dedicating of the altar in the day that it was anointed, even the princes offered their offering before the altar.” Word: מָשַׁח (mâshach) | |
| 2 Samuel 5:3 | “So all the elders of Israel came to the king to Hebron; and king David made a league with them in Hebron before the Lord: and they anointed David king over Israel.” Word: מָשַׁח (mâshach) | |
| 1 Chronicles 14:8 | “And when the Philistines heard that David was anointed king over all Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek David. And David heard of it, and went out against them.” Word: מָשַׁח (mâshach) | |
| Isaiah 61:1 | “The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;” Word: מָשַׁח (mâshach) |
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