Strong’s definition
unction (the act); by implication, a consecratory gift
KJV gloss list in the source
(to be) anointed(-ing), ointment.
Source pronunciation notation: meesh-khaw'
Derivation recorded by Strong
or מׇשְׁחָה; from H4886 (מָשַׁח);
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