Strong's Lexicon merkab: Chariot, chariotry Original Word: מֶרְכָּב Word Origin: Derived from the root רָכַב (rakab), meaning "to ride" or "to mount." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G716 (ἅρμα, harma): Refers to a chariot, used in the New Testament in Acts 8:28-38, describing the Ethiopian eunuch's chariot. Usage: The Hebrew word "merkab" primarily refers to a chariot, a vehicle used in ancient times for transportation, warfare, and ceremonial purposes. It is often associated with military strength and power, as chariots were a significant component of ancient armies. The term can also refer to the collective chariotry or the chariot forces of a nation. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near East, chariots were a symbol of military might and technological advancement. They were used by various civilizations, including the Egyptians, Hittites, and Israelites. Chariots were typically drawn by horses and manned by a driver and a warrior. In Israel, chariots were introduced during the monarchy, and their use is frequently mentioned in the context of battles and royal processions. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom rakab Definition a chariot, riding seat NASB Translation chariots (1), saddle (1), seat (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מֶרְכָּב noun masculineLeviticus 15:9 chariot, riding-seat (properly riding-place); — 1 chariot ( = following), suffix סוּסִים לְמֶרְכָּבוֺ 1 Kings 5:6. 2 absolute ׳מ, probably saddle Leviticus 15:9 (P). 3 מֶרְכָּבוֺ seat of litter Songs 3:10. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance chariot, covering, saddle From rakab; a chariot; also a seat (in a vehicle) -- chariot, covering, saddle. see HEBREW rakab Forms and Transliterations הַמֶּרְכָּ֗ב המרכב לְמֶרְכָּב֑וֹ למרכבו מֶרְכָּב֖וֹ מרכבו ham·mer·kāḇ hammerkāḇ hammerKav lə·mer·kā·ḇōw ləmerkāḇōw lemerkaVo mer·kā·ḇōw merkāḇōw merkaVoLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Leviticus 15:9 HEB: וְכָל־ הַמֶּרְכָּ֗ב אֲשֶׁ֨ר יִרְכַּ֥ב NAS: Every saddle on which KJV: And what saddle soever he rideth INT: Every saddle which rides 1 Kings 4:26 Songs 3:10 3 Occurrences |
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