Hebrew · H8081, H8342 · unreviewed

שֶׁמֶן שָׂשׂוֹן

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

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שֶׁמֶן H8081 grease , especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness
Pronunciation šemen
Oil signals divine favor and consecration; moves from literal anointing to figurative abundance and blessing.
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שָׂשׂוֹן H8342 cheerfulness ; specifically, welcome
Pronunciation śāśôn
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 word meaning "oil of gladness, joy.". oil of gladness, joy.

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Meaning

oil of gladness, joy.
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