7409. rekesh

Lexicon

rekesh: Steed, horse

Original Word: רֶכֶשׁ
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: rekesh
Pronunciation: reh'-kesh
Phonetic Spelling: (reh'-kesh)
Definition: Steed, horse
Meaning: a relay of animals on a, post-route, a courser

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

dromedary, mule, swift beast

From rakash; a relay of animals on a post-route (as stored up for that purpose); by implication, a courser -- dromedary, mule, swift beast.

see HEBREW rakash

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
perhaps from rakash
Definition
steeds
NASB Translation
horses (1), steeds (2), swift steeds (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

רֶ֫כֶשׁ noun masculine^{Esther 8:10} collective steeds (connection with √ dubious); — absolute ׳ר Micah 1:13 +, רָ֑כֶשׁ 1 Kings 5:8; — + סוּסִים 1 Kings 5:8, harnessed to chariot Micah 1:13, ridden Esther 8:10 ( + סוּסִים; defined as בְּנֵי הָרֵמָּכִים), Esther 8:14.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to course (as in a relay of animals).

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G716: ἄρμα (harma) • This Greek term refers to a chariot, which, like רֶכֶשׁ, is associated with transportation and swift movement. While not a direct equivalent, both terms relate to the conveyance of people or messages, emphasizing speed and efficiency in travel.

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the term רֶכֶשׁ, illustrating its role in ancient communication systems and its significance in the biblical context.

Usage: The term רֶכֶשׁ is used in the context of describing a relay of animals, particularly horses, used for swift travel or communication, akin to a courier service in ancient times.

Context: • רֶכֶשׁ (rekesh) appears in the context of ancient transportation and communication systems, where relays of animals, especially horses, were employed to cover long distances efficiently. This system was crucial for maintaining communication across vast territories, particularly in the context of royal or governmental dispatches.
• In the Bible, the term is used to describe the swift and organized movement of animals, emphasizing the speed and efficiency of such a system. The use of רֶכֶשׁ highlights the importance of communication and the infrastructure that supported it in ancient societies.
• The concept of a relay of animals is akin to the modern postal service, where messages or goods are transported over long distances through a series of stages or relays, ensuring timely delivery.
• The Berean Standard Bible (BSB) does not have a direct quotation for רֶכֶשׁ, but the concept is reflected in the broader biblical narrative of communication and transportation in ancient times.

Forms and Transliterations

הָרֶ֙כֶשׁ֙ הרכש וְלָרָ֑כֶשׁ ולרכש לָרֶ֖כֶשׁ לרכש hā·re·ḵeš haRechesh hāreḵeš lā·re·ḵeš laRechesh lāreḵeš velaRachesh wə·lā·rā·ḵeš wəlārāḵeš

Englishman's Concordance

1 Kings 4:28
HEB: וְהַתֶּ֔בֶן לַסּוּסִ֖ים וְלָרָ֑כֶשׁ יָבִ֗אוּ אֶל־
NAS: for the horses and swift steeds to the place
KJV: for the horses and dromedaries brought
INT: and straw the horses and swift brought to

Esther 8:10
HEB: בַּסּוּסִ֜ים רֹכְבֵ֤י הָרֶ֙כֶשׁ֙ הָֽאֲחַשְׁתְּרָנִ֔ים בְּנֵ֖י
NAS: riding on steeds sired
KJV: [and] riders on mules, camels,
INT: horses riding steeds camels sired

Esther 8:14
HEB: הָרָצִ֞ים רֹכְבֵ֤י הָרֶ֙כֶשׁ֙ הָֽאֲחַשְׁתְּרָנִ֔ים יָֽצְא֛וּ
NAS: on the royal steeds; and the decree
KJV: that rode upon mules [and] camels
INT: the couriers riding steeds the royal went

Micah 1:13
HEB: רְתֹ֧ם הַמֶּרְכָּבָ֛ה לָרֶ֖כֶשׁ יוֹשֶׁ֣בֶת לָכִ֑ישׁ
NAS: the chariot to the team of horses, O inhabitant
KJV: the chariot to the swift beast: she [is] the beginning
INT: Harness the chariot of horses inhabitant of Lachish

4 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 7409
4 Occurrences

hā·re·ḵeš — 2 Occ.
lā·re·ḵeš — 1 Occ.
wə·lā·rā·ḵeš — 1 Occ.