7402. rakal
Lexicon
rakal: To go about, to trade, to peddle, to slander

Original Word: רָכַל
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: rakal
Pronunciation: rah-KAHL
Phonetic Spelling: (raw-kal')
Definition: To go about, to trade, to peddle, to slander
Meaning: to travel for, trading

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
spice merchant

A primitive root; to travel for trading -- (spice) merchant.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
probably to go about
NASB Translation
merchant (2), merchants (3), traded (4), traders (8).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
[רָכַל] verb probably go about, from one to another (for trade or gossip) (? connected with רגל; compare Arabic kick a horse, to make him go [? properly use the foot, compare ?]; Late Hebrew רוֺכֵל, Aramaic רוֺכְלָא, trader, Late Hebrew רְכִילוּת slander [compare calumniator, from go about, Qor 2:19 and elsewhere]); —

Qal Participle רוֺכֵל Songs 3:6; feminine singular construct רֹכֶ֫לֶת Ezekiel 27:3, suffix רֹכַלְתֵךְ Ezekiel 27:20; Ezekiel 27:23; masculine plural רֹכְלִים 1 Kings 10:15 +, etc.; — as substantive = trafficker, trader: usually plural, Nahum 3:16; Ezekiel 17:4 (׳עִיר ר), Ezekiel 27:13,15,17,22 (twice in verse); Ezekiel 27:23a (< strike out Toy Krae), Ezekiel 27:24; Nehemiah 3:31,32; Nehemiah 13:20 ( + מֹרֵי כָלמִֿמְכָּר); ׳מִסְחַר הָר 1 Kings 10:15 (text dubious; compare ׳מ p.695); singular figurative of Tyre, רֹכֶלֶת הָעַמִּים אֶלאִֿיִּים רַכִּים Ezekiel 27:8, of a people Ezekiel 27:20; Ezekiel 27:23b (plural MezHarran 34 Krae, see also כִּלְמֶד); singular of person only אַבְקַת רוֺכֵל Songs 3:6.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: G1710 (ἐμπορεύομαι, emporeuomai): To travel, to traffic, to trade
G1711 (ἐμπορία, emporia): Commerce, trade
G1712 (ἔμπορος, emporos): A merchant, trader
G1713 (ἐμπορεύομαι, emporeuomai): To engage in trade, to buy and sell

These Greek terms reflect similar concepts of trade and commerce as seen in the Hebrew רָכַל, emphasizing the continuity of these economic activities across different cultures and languages in the biblical world.

Usage: The verb רָכַל is used in the context of traveling for the purpose of trade or commerce. It implies the act of moving from place to place to conduct business, often associated with merchants or traders.

Context: The Hebrew verb רָכַל (rakal) is a primitive root that primarily denotes the action of traveling for trade. This term is often associated with the activities of merchants who journey from one location to another to buy and sell goods. The concept of רָכַל is deeply embedded in the ancient Near Eastern culture, where trade routes and commerce were vital for economic and cultural exchanges.

In the Old Testament, רָכַל is used to describe the activities of traders who played a crucial role in the economy of ancient Israel and its neighboring regions. These traders would often travel long distances, bringing with them goods such as spices, textiles, and other commodities that were not locally available. The act of trading was not only an economic activity but also a means of cultural interaction and exchange.

The Berean Standard Bible (BSB) provides instances where this term is used, highlighting the importance of trade in biblical times. For example, in Ezekiel 27:13, the prophet describes the trading activities of Tyre, a prominent trading city: "Javan, Tubal, and Meshech were your merchants; they exchanged slaves and bronze articles for your merchandise." This passage illustrates the extensive trade networks and the diverse range of goods exchanged.

The role of traders and merchants is also seen in the broader biblical narrative, where trade is often depicted as a means of prosperity and wealth, but also as a potential source of moral and ethical challenges. The Bible provides guidance on fair trade practices and warns against dishonest gain, emphasizing the importance of integrity in commerce.

Forms and Transliterations
הָרֹכְלִ֑ים הָרֹכְלִ֜ים הרכלים וְהָרֹכְלִ֑ים וְהָרֹכְלִֽים׃ והרכלים והרכלים׃ רֹֽכְלַ֔יִךְ רֹֽכְלָ֑יִךְ רֹֽכַלְתֵּ֔ךְ רֹכְלִ֖ים רֹכְלֵ֖י רֹכְלֵ֤י רֹכְלַ֙יִךְ֙ רֹכְלָ֑יִךְ רֹכֶ֙לֶת֙ רֹכַלְתֵּֽךְ׃ רוֹכֵֽל׃ רוכל׃ רכלי רכליך רכלים רכלת רכלתך רכלתך׃ hā·rō·ḵə·lîm harocheLim hārōḵəlîm rō·ḵal·têḵ rō·ḵə·la·yiḵ rō·ḵə·lā·yiḵ rō·ḵə·lê rō·ḵe·leṯ rō·ḵə·lîm rō·w·ḵêl rochalTech roChel rocheLayich rocheLei roChelet rocheLim rōḵaltêḵ rōḵəlayiḵ rōḵəlāyiḵ rōḵəlê rōḵeleṯ rōḵəlîm rōwḵêl veharocheLim wə·hā·rō·ḵə·lîm wəhārōḵəlîm
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1 Kings 10:15
HEB: הַתָּרִ֔ים וּמִסְחַ֖ר הָרֹכְלִ֑ים וְכָל־ מַלְכֵ֥י
NAS: and the wares of the merchants and all
KJV: and of the traffick of the spice merchants, and of all the kings
INT: Tokahath and the wares of the merchants and all the kings

Nehemiah 3:31
HEB: בֵּ֥ית הַנְּתִינִ֖ים וְהָרֹכְלִ֑ים נֶ֚גֶד שַׁ֣עַר
NAS: of the temple servants and of the merchants, in front
KJV: of the Nethinims, and of the merchants, over against the gate
INT: as the house of the temple the merchants front Gate

Nehemiah 3:32
HEB: הֶחֱזִ֥יקוּ הַצֹּרְפִ֖ים וְהָרֹכְלִֽים׃ פ
NAS: the goldsmiths and the merchants carried out repairs.
KJV: the goldsmiths and the merchants.
INT: carried the goldsmiths and the merchants

Nehemiah 13:20
HEB: וַיָּלִ֨ינוּ הָרֹכְלִ֜ים וּמֹכְרֵ֧י כָל־
NAS: or twice the traders and merchants
KJV: So the merchants and sellers
INT: spent the traders and merchants of every

Songs 3:6
HEB: מִכֹּ֖ל אַבְקַ֥ת רוֹכֵֽל׃
NAS: scented powders of the merchant?
KJV: with all powders of the merchant?
INT: all scented of the merchant

Ezekiel 17:4
HEB: כְּנַ֔עַן בְּעִ֥יר רֹכְלִ֖ים שָׂמֽוֹ׃
NAS: he set it in a city of traders.
KJV: he set it in a city of merchants.
INT: of merchants A city of traders set

Ezekiel 27:3
HEB: מְבוֹאֹ֣ת יָ֔ם רֹכֶ֙לֶת֙ הָֽעַמִּ֔ים אֶל־
NAS: to the sea, merchant of the peoples
KJV: of the sea, [which art] a merchant of the people
INT: the entrance to the sea merchant of the peoples about

Ezekiel 27:13
HEB: וָמֶ֔שֶׁךְ הֵ֖מָּה רֹֽכְלָ֑יִךְ בְּנֶ֤פֶשׁ אָדָם֙
NAS: and Meshech, they were your traders; with the lives
KJV: and Meshech, they [were] thy merchants: they traded
INT: and Meshech they were your traders the lives of men

Ezekiel 27:15
HEB: בְּנֵ֤י דְדָן֙ רֹֽכְלַ֔יִךְ אִיִּ֥ים רַבִּ֖ים
NAS: of Dedan were your traders. Many
KJV: of Dedan [were] thy merchants; many
INT: the sons of Dedan were your traders coastlands Many

Ezekiel 27:17
HEB: יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל הֵ֖מָּה רֹכְלָ֑יִךְ בְּחִטֵּ֣י מִ֠נִּית
NAS: of Israel, they were your traders; with the wheat
KJV: of Israel, they [were] thy merchants: they traded
INT: of Israel they were your traders the wheat of Minnith

Ezekiel 27:20
HEB: דְּדָן֙ רֹֽכַלְתֵּ֔ךְ בְבִגְדֵי־ חֹ֖פֶשׁ
NAS: Dedan traded with you in saddlecloths
KJV: Dedan [was] thy merchant in precious
INT: Dedan traded clothes precious

Ezekiel 27:22
HEB: רֹכְלֵ֤י שְׁבָא֙ וְרַעְמָ֔ה
NAS: The traders of Sheba and Raamah,
KJV: The merchants of Sheba and Raamah,
INT: the traders of Sheba and Raamah

Ezekiel 27:22
HEB: וְרַעְמָ֔ה הֵ֖מָּה רֹכְלָ֑יִךְ בְּרֹ֨אשׁ כָּל־
NAS: and Raamah, they traded with you; they paid
KJV: and Raamah, they [were] thy merchants: they occupied
INT: and Raamah they traded the best of all

Ezekiel 27:23
HEB: וְכַנֵּה֙ וָעֶ֔דֶן רֹכְלֵ֖י שְׁבָ֑א אַשּׁ֖וּר
NAS: Eden, the traders of Sheba,
KJV: and Eden, the merchants of Sheba,
INT: Canneh Eden the traders of Sheba Asshur

Ezekiel 27:23
HEB: אַשּׁ֖וּר כִּלְמַ֥ד רֹכַלְתֵּֽךְ׃
NAS: Asshur [and] Chilmad traded with you.
KJV: [and] Chilmad, [were] thy merchants.
INT: Asshur Chilmad traded

Ezekiel 27:24
HEB: הֵ֤מָּה רֹכְלַ֙יִךְ֙ בְּמַכְלֻלִ֔ים בִּגְלוֹמֵי֙
NAS: They traded with you in choice garments,
KJV: These [were] thy merchants in all sorts
INT: They traded choice clothes

Nahum 3:16
HEB: הִרְבֵּית֙ רֹֽכְלַ֔יִךְ מִכּוֹכְבֵ֖י הַשָּׁמָ֑יִם
NAS: You have increased your traders more than
KJV: Thou hast multiplied thy merchants above the stars
INT: have increased your traders the stars of heaven

17 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 7402
17 Occurrences


hā·rō·ḵə·lîm — 2 Occ.
rō·ḵal·têḵ — 2 Occ.
rō·w·ḵêl — 1 Occ.
rō·ḵə·lā·yiḵ — 6 Occ.
rō·ḵə·lê — 2 Occ.
rō·ḵe·leṯ — 1 Occ.
rō·ḵə·lîm — 1 Occ.
wə·hā·rō·ḵə·lîm — 2 Occ.















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