Lexical Definition
מֶרְקָחָה merqâchâh (mer-kaw-khaw') ointment pot/seasoning H:N-F
feminine of מֶרְקָח
pot of ointment, [idiom] well.
- abstractly, a seasoning (with spicery)
- concretely, an unguentkettle (for preparing spiced oil)
1) a seasoning, compounding, spice-seasoning
2) ointment pot
Usage: 2 forms in 2 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| כַּמֶּרְקָחָֽה | like pot of ointment | Job.41.31 |
| הַמֶּרְקָחָ֔ה | the seasoning | Ezek.24.10 |
Brown-Driver-Briggs
מֶרְקָחָה
noun feminine 1. ointment-pot, in which ointment is compounded, Job 41:23* (figurative).
2. spice-seasoning (?); as accusative of congnate meaning with verb see √ Hiph`il
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Job | 41:23* |