Strong's H4841 · Hebrew
מֶרְקָחָה
merqâchâh · /mer-kaw-khaw'/
Number
H4841
Language
Hebrew
Original word
מֶרְקָחָה
Transliteration
merqâchâh
Pronunciation
mer-kaw-khaw'
KJV occurrences
2 verses
Definition
abstractly, a seasoning (with spicery); concretely, an unguentkettle (for preparing spiced oil)
KJV: pot of ointment, [idiom] well.
Root / derivation: feminine of H4840 (מֶרְקָח);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered מֶרְקָחָה across 2 verses.
ointment1×
well1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H4841 (merqâchâh) mean?
abstractly, a seasoning (with spicery); concretely, an unguentkettle (for preparing spiced oil)
How many times does H4841 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H4841 (מֶרְקָחָה) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “ointment.”
How is merqâchâh translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H4841 is rendered as “ointment” (1×), “well” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word מֶרְקָחָה come from?
feminine of H4840 (מֶרְקָח);