Strong's Lexicon rachel: Ewe, Rachel Original Word: רָחֵל Word Origin: From an unused root meaning to journey as a ewe that is a good traveler Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4091 (Rachel): Ῥαχήλ (Rachēl) - Used in the New Testament to refer to Rachel, particularly in genealogical contexts and references to her weeping for her children (Matthew 2:18). Usage: The Hebrew word "rachel" primarily refers to a "ewe," a female sheep. In the context of the Bible, it is also used as a proper noun, referring to Rachel, the beloved wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin. The term symbolizes gentleness, beauty, and fertility, often associated with pastoral life. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern culture, sheep were vital to the agrarian lifestyle, providing wool, milk, and meat. The ewe, as a female sheep, was particularly valued for its ability to produce offspring, contributing to the wealth and sustainability of a household. Rachel, as a biblical figure, is a matriarch of Israel, representing love, beauty, and the struggles of family life. Her account is intertwined with themes of love, rivalry, and divine providence. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition ewe NASB Translation ewes (3), sheep (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. רָחֵל noun feminineIsaiah 53:7 ewe; — absolute ׳ר Isaiah 53:7 (in simile, "" שֶׂה); plural רְחֵלִים Genesis 32:15 (E; + עִזִּים, אֵילִים), Songs 6:6 (in simile); suffix רְחֵלֶיךָ וְעִזֶּיךָ Genesis 31:38 (E). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance ewe, sheep From an unused root meaning to journey; a ewe (the females being the predominant element of a flock) (as a good traveller) -- ewe, sheep. Forms and Transliterations הָֽרְחֵלִ֔ים הרחלים וּכְרָחֵ֕ל וכרחל רְחֵלִ֥ים רְחֵלֶ֥יךָ רחליך רחלים hā·rə·ḥê·lîm harecheLim hārəḥêlîm rə·ḥê·le·ḵā rə·ḥê·lîm recheLeicha recheLim rəḥêleḵā rəḥêlîm ū·ḵə·rā·ḥêl ucheraChel ūḵərāḥêlLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 31:38 HEB: אָנֹכִי֙ עִמָּ֔ךְ רְחֵלֶ֥יךָ וְעִזֶּ֖יךָ לֹ֣א NAS: years I [have been] with you; your ewes and your female goats KJV: years [have] I [been] with thee; thy ewes and thy she goats INT: I you your ewes and your female nor Genesis 32:14 Songs 6:6 Isaiah 53:7 4 Occurrences |
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