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מָרַח H4799
H4799 is the Hebrew word מָרַח, transliterated mârach and said maw-rakh'. The King James Version most often renders it lay it for a plaister.
What it means
properly, to soften by rubbing or pressure; hence (medicinally) to apply as an emollient.
Where it comes from
a primitive root.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: lay for a plaister.
Verses using מָרַח
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Isaiah 38:21 · KJV
For Isaiah had said, Let them take a lump of figs, and lay it for a plaister upon the boil, and he shall recover.
Common questions
What does Strong's H4799 mean?
H4799 is the Hebrew word מָרַח (mârach), meaning properly, to soften by rubbing or pressure; hence (medicinally) to apply as an emollient.
How is H4799 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it lay it for a plaister (1 time).
How many times does H4799 appear in the Bible?
מָרַח (mârach) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H4799 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root.
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