מֶרְקָחָה
mer.qa.chahointment pot/seasoningHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentNoun · feminine2 occurrences2 books2 verses
Definition
feminine of H4840; abstractly, a seasoning (with spicery); concretely, an unguentkettle (for preparing spiced oil)
Traditional renderings: pot of ointment, × well.
Traditional renderings: pot of ointment, × well.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- Job 41:31כַּמֶּרְקָחָֽה׃ · like a jar of ointmentHe makes the depths seethe like a cauldron; he makes the sea like a jar of ointment.
- Ezekiel 24:10הַמֶּרְקָחָ֔ה · the spicesPile on the logs and kindle the fire; cook the meat well and mix in the spices; let the bones be burned.