4480. rhedé
Strong's Lexicon
rhedé: Chariot

Original Word: ῥεδή
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: rhedé
Pronunciation: hreh-DAY
Phonetic Spelling: (hred'-ah)
Definition: Chariot
Meaning: a chariot.

Word Origin: Derived from a presumed derivative of the base of ῥέω (rheo), meaning "to flow" or "to run."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often used for chariot is רֶכֶב (rekeb), Strong's Hebrew 7393. This term appears frequently in the Old Testament, underscoring the importance of chariots in ancient Israelite society and warfare.

Usage: The term "rhedé" refers to a type of chariot or carriage. In ancient Greek culture, chariots were used for various purposes, including warfare, transportation, and ceremonial events. The word emphasizes the vehicle's function as a means of conveyance, often associated with speed and mobility.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, chariots were significant in both military and civilian life. They were symbols of power and prestige, often used by nobility and warriors. Chariots played a crucial role in battles, providing a strategic advantage due to their speed and maneuverability. In the Greco-Roman context, chariots were also used in races and public games, highlighting their cultural importance.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
of Gallic origin
Definition
a chariot
NASB Translation
chariots (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 4480: ῤέδη

ῤέδη (others, ῥεδα; on the first vowel cf. Tdf.s note on Revelation as below; WHs Appendix, p. 151{a}) (according to Quintilian 1, 5, 57 (cf. 68) a Gallic word (cf. Vanicek, Fremdwörter, under the word ῥεδα)), ῥεδης, , a chariot, a species of vehicle having four wheels (Isidorus Hispal. orig. 20, 12 (sec. 511) (cf. Rich, Dict. of Antiq. under the word Rheda)): Revelation 18:13.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
chariot.

Of Latin origin; a rheda, i.e. Four-wheeled carriage (wagon for riding) -- chariot.

Forms and Transliterations
ραιδών ρεδων ῥεδῶν ρέμβεται ρέμβευσον redon redōn rhedon rhedôn rhedōn rhedō̂n
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Englishman's Concordance
Revelation 18:13 N-GFP
GRK: ἵππων καὶ ῥεδῶν καὶ σωμάτων
NAS: and [cargoes] of horses and chariots and slaves
KJV: horses, and chariots, and slaves,
INT: of horses and of chariots and of slaves

Strong's Greek 4480
1 Occurrence


ῥεδῶν — 1 Occ.















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