Hebrew · H8081, G1637

שֶׁמֶן

Grease , especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness · olive oil

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שֶׁמֶןH8081grease , especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness

Pronunciationšemen

Oil signals divine favor and consecration; moves from literal anointing to figurative abundance and blessing.

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ἔλαιονG1637olive oil

Pronunciationélaion

Essential commodity with practical uses: lamps, healing ointment, ceremonial anointing, feast hospitality.

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What does שֶׁמֶן (shemen) mean in the Bible?

שֶׁמֶן · ἔλαιον is a Hebrew phrase meaning "olive oil, symbol of prosperity".

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What does שֶׁמֶן · ἔλαιον mean in the Bible?

שֶׁמֶן · ἔλαιον is a Hebrew phrase meaning "olive oil, symbol of prosperity".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H8081, G1637?

H8081, G1637 is connected to 193 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. olive oil, symbol of prosperity

Strong'sH8081, G1637

Lexical occurrences193 verses

Source Gloss

olive oil, symbol of prosperity

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