Lexicon merkab: Chariot, chariotry Original Word: מֶרְכָּב Strong's Exhaustive Concordance chariot, covering, saddle From rakab; a chariot; also a seat (in a vehicle) -- chariot, covering, saddle. see HEBREW rakab 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. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root רָכַב (rakav), which means "to ride" or "to mount."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The Greek equivalent for a chariot is ἅρμα (harma), Strong's Greek Number 716, which is used in the Septuagint and the New Testament to convey similar meanings of a chariot or vehicle. Usage: The term מֶרְכָּב is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a chariot, often in the context of war or transportation. It can also denote a seat or place of sitting, emphasizing its function as a vehicle or conveyance. Context: • The word מֶרְכָּב appears in the Hebrew Bible primarily in contexts related to transportation and warfare. Chariots were a significant part of ancient Near Eastern military technology, providing mobility and a platform for archers and warriors. The use of chariots is frequently mentioned in the narratives of battles and conquests. 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 |