Strong’s H4893

מִשְׁחָת

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

mishchath

Pronunciation

mish-khath'

Definition

Anointing, anointing oil

Meaning

disfigurement

Usage

The term "mishchath" refers to the act of anointing or the substance used for anointing, typically oil. In the Hebrew Bible, anointing oil is used for consecrating individuals, such as priests and kings, and objects, such as the tabernacle and its furnishings, for sacred purposes. The anointing signifies setting apart for God's service and endowing with the Holy Spirit's empowerment.

Bible references

Leviticus 22:25;Isaiah 52:14