Strong’s H3323

יִצְהָר

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

yitshar

Pronunciation

yeets-hawr

Definition

Fresh oil, olive oil

Meaning

oil, anointing

Usage

The Hebrew word "yitshar" primarily refers to fresh oil, specifically olive oil, which was a staple in ancient Israelite culture. It is often associated with abundance, prosperity, and blessing. Olive oil was used for various purposes, including cooking, lighting lamps, anointing, and as a component in offerings and sacrifices.

Bible references

Numbers 18:12;Deuteronomy 7:13;Deuteronomy 11:14;Deuteronomy 12:17;Deuteronomy 14:23;Deuteronomy 18:4;Deuteronomy 28:51;2 Kings 18:32;2 Chronicles 31:5;2 Chronicles 32:28;Nehemiah 5:11;Nehemiah 10:37;Nehemiah 10:39;Nehemiah 13:5;Nehemiah 13:12;Jeremiah 31:12;Hosea 2:8;Hosea 2:22;Joel 1:10;Joel 2:19;Joel 2:24;Haggai 1:11;Zechariah 4:14