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Lexicon :: Strong's H8081 - šemen

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שֶׁמֶן
Transliteration
šemen
Pronunciation
sheh'-men
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Part of Speech
masculine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
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TWOT Reference: 2410c

Strong’s Definitions

שֶׁמֶן shemen, sheh'-men; from H8080; grease, especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness:—anointing, × fat (things), × fruitful, oil(-ed), ointment, olive, pine.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 193x

The KJV translates Strong's H8081 in the following manner: oil (165x), ointment (14x), olive (4x), oiled (2x), fat (2x), things (2x), miscellaneous (4x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 193x
The KJV translates Strong's H8081 in the following manner: oil (165x), ointment (14x), olive (4x), oiled (2x), fat (2x), things (2x), miscellaneous (4x).

  1. fat, oil

    1. fat, fatness

    2. oil, olive oil

      1. as staple, medicament or unguent

      2. for anointing

    3. fat (of fruitful land, valleys) (metaph)

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
שֶׁמֶן shemen, sheh'-men; from H8080; grease, especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness:—anointing, × fat (things), × fruitful, oil(-ed), ointment, olive, pine.
STRONGS H8081: Abbreviations
שֶׁ֫מֶן 192 noun masculine 2 Kings 20:13 (on apparently feminine Songs 1:3 compare AlbrZAW xvi (1896), 99, 106) fat, oil; — שׁ׳ absolute Genesis 28:18 +, construct Leviticus 8:2 +; שָׁ֑׳ 2 Kings 4:6 +; suffix שַׁמְנִי Hosea 2:7 +, etc.; plural שְׁמָנִים Amos 6:6 +; suffix שְׁמָנֶיךָ Songs 1:3, נַיִח - Songs 4:10; —
1. fat, fatness: קֶרֶן בֶּןשֿׁ׳ Isaiah 5:1 (of fertile slope); plural גֵּיאשְֿׁמָנִים Isaiah 28:1, 4; of food (in figurative) Isaiah 25:6 (twice in verse); literal כְּשָׂרִי כָּחַשׁ מִשָּׁ֑מֶן Psalm 109:24 (compare צוֺם Psalm 109:24a), compare שׁ׳מִפְּנֵי Isaiah 10:27 (in figurative, si vera lectio, meaning obscure; most now emend by conjecture; RSJPH xili (1885), 62 עָלָה מִצָּפוֺן שֹׁרֵד [see also II. חבל], joining to Isaiah 10:28; Du Marti has gone up from Pene-Rimmon [??], compare Di-Kit).
2.
a. oil, specifically olive-oil, as rich product Deuteronomy 8:8 + (see זַיִת); hence עֵץ שׁ׳ Isaiah 41:19 oil-tree, usually explained as wild olive, oleaster, so Nehemiah 8:15 (|| וַיִת), עֲצֵי שׁ׳ oleaster-wood 1 Kings 6:23, 31, 32, 33; once הַמֹּר שׁ׳ Esther 2:2 (see מֹר; מ׳ also in holy anointing oil Exodus 30:23).
b. שׁ׳ as staple (codiment) Numbers 11:8 (J; see לשׁד), of value 1 Kings 17:12, 14, 16; 2 Kings 2:4, 6, 7 + 4 times; symbol of plenty Deuteronomy 32:13; Deuteronomy 33:24; Job 29:6; ascribed (fassely) to gift of Baals Hosea 2:7; as royal treasure 2 Kings 20:13 = Isaiah 39:2, compare 1 Kings 5:25 (כָּ תִית שׁ׳, see כ׳) = 2 Chronicles 2:9; 2 Chronicles 2:14 + 3 times; tribute Hosea 12:2, article of trade Ezekiel 27:17; odoriferous Proverbs 27:9; Songs 1:3; Songs 4:10, רוֺקֵחַ שׁ׳ Ecclesiastes 10:1, so (figurative) Songs 1:3; Ecclesiastes 7:1; Proverbs 27:16 is corrupt, see Toy; sign of luxury Ezekiel 16:13; Proverbs 21:17, of prosperity Ezekiel 16:20.
c. שׁ׳ as medicament Isaiah 1:6; as unguent, for shield 2 Samuel 1:21, person Amos 6:6; Micah 6:15; Deuteronomy 28:40; Ezekiel 16:9; Esther; Psalm 92:11; Psalm 104:15, not for mourner 2 Samuel 14:2; on head token of happiness Ecclesiastes 9:8, of hospitality, ראֹשִׁי דִּמַּנְתָּ בַּמֹּ׳ Psalm 23:5 (figurative), in simile Psalm 133:2; Psalm 141:5.
d. for anointing king, הַשּׁ׳ פַּךְ 1 Samuel 10:1; 2 Kings 9:1, 3, compare 2 Kings 9:6, with קֶרֶן 1 Samuel 16:1, 13; 1 Kings 1:39; compare קָדְשִׁי מְשַׁחְתִּיו בְּשׁ׳ Psalm 89:21.
e. in various figures of joy שָׂשׂוֺן שׁ׳ Isaiah 61:3; Psalm 45:8; soft words Psalm 55:22; Proverbs 5:3; as penetrating Psalm 109:18; as clear, transparent Ezekiel 32:14.
f. used in primitive worship, poured on stone Genesis 28:18 (E), Genesis 35:14 (J).
g. in later ritual: for anointing priests, tabernacle, altar utensils, etc. (P), made of various ingredients, וַיִת שׁ׳ among them, Exodus 30:24, הַמִּשְׁתָה שׁ׳ Exodus 25:6; Leviticus 8:2, 10, 12 + 11 times; מִשְׁחַתקֹֿדֶשׁ שׁ׳ Exodus 30:25 (twice in verse) + 2 times; י׳ מ׳ שׁ׳ Leviticus 10:7, אֱםהָיו מ׳ שׁ׳ Leviticus 21:12; הקּ׳ שׁ׳ Numbers 35:25; שׁ׳ alone Leviticus 14:10 + 12 times Leviticus 14; for lighting Exodus 25:6 + 6 times + זַיִת זָח כָּ חִית שׁ׳ Exodus 27:20; Leviticus 24:2 (see כָּ תִית); poured upon מִנְחָה Leviticus 2:1 + 5 times, compare Leviticus 5:11; Numbers 5:15; smeared (see מָשַׁח) upon wafers Exodus 29:2; Leviticus 2:4 +, and cakes (or mixed in the making? compare בָּלַל) Exodus 29:2; Leviticus 2:4, 5 +, so סֹלֶת בַּשׁ׳ Leviticus 2:7 etc. (approximately + 45 times in all), חַלַּת לֶחֶם שׁ׳ Exodus 29:23; Leviticus 8:26.
h. for use in temple 1 Chronicles 9:29.
i. for תְּרוּמָה in Ezekiel's temple Ezekiel 45:14 (twice in verse) + 7 times in Ezekiel 45 and 46.
† j. efficacy denied Micah 6:7
† k. offered to idols Isaiah 57:9; Ezekiel 16:18, 19; Ezekiel 23:41. — See MacalisterHast. DB OIL ARSKEncy. Bib. OIL.
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Genesis

28:18; 28:18; 35:14

Exodus

25:6; 25:6; 27:20; 29:2; 29:2; 29:23; 30:23; 30:24; 30:25

Leviticus

2:1; 2:4; 2:4; 2:5; 2:7; 5:11; 8:2; 8:2; 8:10; 8:12; 8:26; 10:7; 14; 14:10; 21:12; 24:2

Numbers

5:15; 11:8; 35:25

Deuteronomy

8:8; 28:40; 32:13; 33:24

1 Samuel

10:1; 16:1; 16:13

2 Samuel

1:21; 14:2

1 Kings

1:39; 6:23; 6:31; 6:32; 6:33; 17:12; 17:14; 17:16

2 Kings

2:4; 2:6; 2:7; 4:6; 9:1; 9:3; 9:6; 20:13; 20:13

1 Chronicles

9:29

2 Chronicles

2:9; 2:14

Nehemiah

8:15

Esther

2:2

Job

29:6

Psalms

23:5; 45:8; 55:22; 89:21; 92:11; 104:15; 109:18; 109:24; 109:24; 133:2; 141:5

Proverbs

5:3; 21:17; 27:9; 27:16

Ecclesiastes

7:1; 9:8; 10:1

Song of Songs

1:3; 1:3; 1:3; 1:3; 4:10; 4:10

Isaiah

1:6; 5:1; 10:27; 10:28; 25:6; 28:1; 28:4; 39:2; 41:19; 57:9; 61:3

Ezekiel

16:9; 16:13; 16:18; 16:19; 16:20; 23:41; 27:17; 32:14; 45:14

Hosea

2:7; 2:7; 12:2

Amos

6:6; 6:6

Micah

6:7; 6:15

H8081

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number H8081 matches the Hebrew שֶׁמֶן (šemen),
which occurs 42 times in 36 verses in 'Lev' in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLev 2:1

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 2:1 - And when any will offer a meat offering unto the LORD, his offering shall be of fine flour; and he shall pour oil H8081 upon it, and put frankincense thereon:

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Unchecked Copy BoxLev 2:2

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 2:2 - And he shall bring it to Aaron's sons the priests: and he shall take thereout his handful of the flour thereof, and of the oil H8081 thereof, with all the frankincense thereof; and the priest shall burn the memorial of it upon the altar, to be an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD:

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Unchecked Copy BoxLev 2:4

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 2:4 - And if thou bring an oblation of a meat offering baken in the oven, it shall be unleavened cakes of fine flour mingled with oil, H8081 or unleavened wafers anointed with oil. H8081

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Unchecked Copy BoxLev 2:5

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 2:5 - And if thy oblation be a meat offering baken in a pan, it shall be of fine flour unleavened, mingled with oil. H8081

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Unchecked Copy BoxLev 2:6

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 2:6 - Thou shalt part it in pieces, and pour oil H8081 thereon: it is a meat offering.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLev 2:7

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 2:7 - And if thy oblation be a meat offering baken in the fryingpan, it shall be made of fine flour with oil. H8081

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Unchecked Copy BoxLev 2:15

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 2:15 - And thou shalt put oil H8081 upon it, and lay frankincense thereon: it is a meat offering.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLev 2:16

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 2:16 - And the priest shall burn the memorial of it, part of the beaten corn thereof, and part of the oil H8081 thereof, with all the frankincense thereof: it is an offering made by fire unto the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLev 5:11

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 5:11 - But if he be not able to bring two turtledoves, or two young pigeons, then he that sinned shall bring for his offering the tenth part of an ephah of fine flour for a sin offering; he shall put no oil H8081 upon it, neither shall he put any frankincense thereon: for it is a sin offering.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLev 6:15

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 6:15 - And he shall take of it his handful, of the flour of the meat offering, and of the oil H8081 thereof, and all the frankincense which is upon the meat offering, and shall burn it upon the altar for a sweet savour, even the memorial of it, unto the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLev 6:21

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 6:21 - In a pan it shall be made with oil; H8081 and when it is baken, thou shalt bring it in: and the baken pieces of the meat offering shalt thou offer for a sweet savour unto the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLev 7:10

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 7:10 - And every meat offering, mingled with oil, H8081 and dry, shall all the sons of Aaron have, one as much as another.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLev 7:12

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 7:12 - If he offer it for a thanksgiving, then he shall offer with the sacrifice of thanksgiving unleavened cakes mingled with oil, H8081 and unleavened wafers anointed with oil, H8081 and cakes mingled with oil, H8081 of fine flour, fried.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLev 8:2

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 8:2 - Take Aaron and his sons with him, and the garments, and the anointing oil, H8081 and a bullock for the sin offering, and two rams, and a basket of unleavened bread;

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Unchecked Copy BoxLev 8:10

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 8:10 - And Moses took the anointing oil, H8081 and anointed the tabernacle and all that was therein, and sanctified them.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLev 8:12

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 8:12 - And he poured of the anointing oil H8081 upon Aaron's head, and anointed him, to sanctify him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLev 8:26

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 8:26 - And out of the basket of unleavened bread, that was before the LORD, he took one unleavened cake, and a cake of oiled H8081 bread, and one wafer, and put them on the fat, and upon the right shoulder:

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Unchecked Copy BoxLev 8:30

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 8:30 - And Moses took of the anointing oil, H8081 and of the blood which was upon the altar, and sprinkled it upon Aaron, and upon his garments, and upon his sons, and upon his sons' garments with him; and sanctified Aaron, and his garments, and his sons, and his sons' garments with him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLev 9:4

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 9:4 - Also a bullock and a ram for peace offerings, to sacrifice before the LORD; and a meat offering mingled with oil: H8081 for to day the LORD will appear unto you.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLev 10:7

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 10:7 - And ye shall not go out from the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, lest ye die: for the anointing oil H8081 of the LORD is upon you. And they did according to the word of Moses.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLev 14:10

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 14:10 - And on the eighth day he shall take two he lambs without blemish, and one ewe lamb of the first year without blemish, and three tenth deals of fine flour for a meat offering, mingled with oil, H8081 and one log of oil. H8081

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Unchecked Copy BoxLev 14:12

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 14:12 - And the priest shall take one he lamb, and offer him for a trespass offering, and the log of oil, H8081 and wave them for a wave offering before the LORD:

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Unchecked Copy BoxLev 14:15

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 14:15 - And the priest shall take some of the log of oil, H8081 and pour it into the palm of his own left hand:

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Unchecked Copy BoxLev 14:16

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 14:16 - And the priest shall dip his right finger in the oil H8081 that is in his left hand, and shall sprinkle of the oil H8081 with his finger seven times before the LORD:

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Unchecked Copy BoxLev 14:17

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 14:17 - And of the rest of the oil H8081 that is in his hand shall the priest put upon the tip of the right ear of him that is to be cleansed, and upon the thumb of his right hand, and upon the great toe of his right foot, upon the blood of the trespass offering:

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Unchecked Copy BoxLev 14:18

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 14:18 - And the remnant of the oil H8081 that is in the priest's hand he shall pour upon the head of him that is to be cleansed: and the priest shall make an atonement for him before the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLev 14:21

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 14:21 - And if he be poor, and cannot get so much; then he shall take one lamb for a trespass offering to be waved, to make an atonement for him, and one tenth deal of fine flour mingled with oil H8081 for a meat offering, and a log of oil; H8081

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Unchecked Copy BoxLev 14:24

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 14:24 - And the priest shall take the lamb of the trespass offering, and the log of oil, H8081 and the priest shall wave them for a wave offering before the LORD:

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Unchecked Copy BoxLev 14:26

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 14:26 - And the priest shall pour of the oil H8081 into the palm of his own left hand:

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Unchecked Copy BoxLev 14:27

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 14:27 - And the priest shall sprinkle with his right finger some of the oil H8081 that is in his left hand seven times before the LORD:

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Unchecked Copy BoxLev 14:28

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 14:28 - And the priest shall put of the oil H8081 that is in his hand upon the tip of the right ear of him that is to be cleansed, and upon the thumb of his right hand, and upon the great toe of his right foot, upon the place of the blood of the trespass offering:

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Unchecked Copy BoxLev 14:29

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 14:29 - And the rest of the oil H8081 that is in the priest's hand he shall put upon the head of him that is to be cleansed, to make an atonement for him before the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLev 21:10

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 21:10 - And he that is the high priest among his brethren, upon whose head the anointing oil H8081 was poured, and that is consecrated to put on the garments, shall not uncover his head, nor rend his clothes;

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Unchecked Copy BoxLev 21:12

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 21:12 - Neither shall he go out of the sanctuary, nor profane the sanctuary of his God; for the crown of the anointing oil H8081 of his God is upon him: I am the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLev 23:13

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 23:13 - And the meat offering thereof shall be two tenth deals of fine flour mingled with oil, H8081 an offering made by fire unto the LORD for a sweet savour: and the drink offering thereof shall be of wine, the fourth part of an hin.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLev 24:2

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 24:2 - Command the children of Israel, that they bring unto thee pure oil H8081 olive beaten for the light, to cause the lamps to burn continually.
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