mish.chah denotes the oil used for anointing and, in priestly settings, the anointing bestowed on Aaron and his sons.

The term most often identifies the designated oil used for anointing sacred persons, furnishings, and sanctuary-related service; in a smaller priestly cluster, it names the anointing associated with Aaron and his sons.

1. Oil designated for sacred anointing · dominant

   The absolute noun occurs in lists of materials and sanctuary objects: in Exodus 25:6 the APB renders oil and spices supplied for the anointing oil, and in Exodus 37:29 it renders the completed “holy anointing oil.” In Exodus 40:9 and Leviticus 8:10, the oil is taken to anoint the tabernacle and its contents; in Leviticus 8:12 it is poured on Aaron’s head for consecration.

   Exodus 25:6Exodus 37:29Exodus 40:9Leviticus 8:10Leviticus 8:12Numbers 4:16
2. Priestly anointing or consecrating appointment · occasional

   In priestly statements, the noun is associated with Aaron and his sons rather than simply with a listed substance. Leviticus 7:35 speaks of Aaron’s and his sons’ anointing when they were presented to minister, while Exodus 40:15 describes their anointing in connection with their priestly service.

   Leviticus 7:35Exodus 40:15Exodus 29:29Leviticus 21:12

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB commonly presents the surrounding expression as “anointing oil,” especially where the term occurs with oil in sanctuary instructions and rites. In priestly contexts it also uses “anointing”; These renderings indicate the verse-level presentation rather than a fixed English equivalent.