Hebrew · H8081, H8342

שֶׁמֶן שָׂשׂוֹן

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

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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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שָׂשׂוֹןH8342cheerfulness ; specifically, welcome

Pronunciationśāśôn

Exuberant joy expressing delight; often marks divine favor or festive celebration in communal contexts

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What does שֶׁמֶן שָׂשׂוֹן (shemen śāśôn) mean in the Bible?

שֶׁמֶן · שָׂשׂוֹן is a Hebrew phrase meaning "oil of gladness, joy.".

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H8081, H8342 is connected to 215 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. oil of gladness, joy.

Strong'sH8081, H8342

Lexical occurrences215 verses

Source Gloss

oil of gladness, joy.

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