Lexicon rekes: Steed, chariot, team of horses Original Word: רֶכֶס Strong's Exhaustive Concordance rough place From rakac; a mountain ridge (as of tied summits) -- rough place. see HEBREW rakac NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom rakas Definition perhaps roughness NASB Translation rugged terrain (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [רֶ֫כֶס] noun [masculine] dubious; perhaps roughness (of ground; ? literally binding, knot); or bound up, impeded, i.e. the impassable; or mountain-chain (see Thes); — plural הָֽרְכָסִים Isaiah 40:4 ("" הֶעָקֹכ; opposed to בִּקְעָה). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to bind or to gather.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G5138 (τραχηλός, trachēlos), which refers to the neck or throat. While the direct correlation in terms of meaning is not exact, the Greek term can metaphorically relate to the concept of a ridge or elevated structure, similar to how a neck rises from the body. This connection highlights the linguistic and metaphorical parallels that can exist between different languages and cultures in the biblical text. Usage: The term רֶכֶס is used in the context of describing geographical features, specifically referring to a mountain ridge or a series of connected hills. Context: רֶכֶס (Rekhes) appears in the Hebrew Bible as a term used to describe a natural formation of the earth, specifically a mountain ridge. This term is indicative of the topographical features that are common in the ancient Near East, where the landscape is often marked by such ridges and ranges. The concept of a mountain ridge in biblical literature can carry both literal and metaphorical significance, often symbolizing strength, stability, or a boundary. In the context of biblical narratives, these geographical features can serve as strategic locations for settlements, fortifications, or as natural barriers. The imagery of a mountain ridge may also be employed in poetic or prophetic literature to convey themes of majesty, permanence, or divine creation. Forms and Transliterations וְהָרְכָסִ֖ים והרכסים veharechaSim wə·hā·rə·ḵā·sîm wəhārəḵāsîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 40:4 HEB: הֶֽעָקֹב֙ לְמִישׁ֔וֹר וְהָרְכָסִ֖ים לְבִקְעָֽה׃ NAS: a plain, And the rugged terrain a broad valley; KJV: shall be made straight, and the rough places plain: INT: the rough A plain and the rugged A broad 1 Occurrence |
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