Strong's Lexicon raqach: To mix, compound, or prepare (as in ointments or perfumes) Original Word: רָקַח Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "raqach," the concept of mixing or compounding can be related to Greek terms such as "μυρεψός" (myrepsos), which refers to a perfumer or one who prepares ointments. Usage: The Hebrew verb "raqach" primarily refers to the act of mixing or compounding substances, particularly in the context of creating ointments, perfumes, or anointing oils. This term is often associated with the skilled and careful preparation of aromatic substances, which were significant in ancient Israelite religious and cultural practices. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the preparation of ointments and perfumes was a specialized skill, often performed by apothecaries or perfumers. These substances were used for various purposes, including religious rituals, personal grooming, and burial practices. The art of compounding these mixtures was highly valued, as it required knowledge of different ingredients and their properties. The use of anointing oils and perfumes is well-documented in the Bible, reflecting their importance in both sacred and secular life. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to mix or compound oil or ointment NASB Translation blended (1), mix (1), mix in the spices (1), perfumer (3), perfumer's (1), perfumers'* (1), prepared (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [רָקַח] verb mix, or compound oil, ointment (perhaps denominative; in this case √ meaning unknown; Late Hebrew has מִרְקַחַת ointment; Phoenician רקח either spice-mixer (Bloch) or spice-dealer (Lzb); perhaps akin to Assyrian ri‡‡u, spice, MeissnSuppl. 90, compare rikkê, DlHWB 620); — Qal Imperfect3masculine singular יִרְקַח Exodus 30:33; Participle רֹקֵחַ Exodus 30:25; Exodus 30:35, ׳רוֺ Exodus 37:29; Ecclesiastes 10:1; plural construct רֹקְחֵי 1 Chronicles 9:39; — mix, compound, Exodus 30:33 (P; כָּמֹהוּ, i.e. anything like the holy oil); participle as substantive הַמִּרְקַחַת רֹקְחֵי 1 Chronicles 9:30 compounders of the ointment; as a professional name, mixer, perfumer, Exodus 30:25,35; Exodus 37:29; Ecclesiastes 10:1. Pu`al Participle masculine plural מְרֻקָּחִים2Chronicles 16:14 mixed as ointment. Hiph`il Infinitive absolute הַרְקַח הַמֶּרְקָחָה Ezekiel 24:10 ("" הָתֵם), as Imperative, spice the spicing (?), i.e. spice (the meat) well, but very dubious, Krae proposes חָרֵק הַמָּרָק empty out the broth. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance apothecary, compound, make ointment, prepare, spice A primitive root; to perfume -- apothecary, compound, make (ointment), prepare, spice. Forms and Transliterations וְהַרְקַח֙ והרקח יִרְקַ֣ח ירקח רֹקְחֵ֥י רֹקֵ֑חַ רֹקֵֽחַ׃ רוֹקֵ֑חַ רוקח רקח רקח׃ רקחי rō·qê·aḥ rō·qə·ḥê rō·w·qê·aḥ roKeach rokeChei rōqêaḥ rōqəḥê rōwqêaḥ veharKach wə·har·qaḥ wəharqaḥ yir·qaḥ yirKach yirqaḥLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 30:25 HEB: מִרְקַ֖חַת מַעֲשֵׂ֣ה רֹקֵ֑חַ שֶׁ֥מֶן מִשְׁחַת־ NAS: the work of a perfumer; it shall be a holy KJV: after the art of the apothecary: it shall be an holy INT: mixture the art of a perfumer oil anointing Exodus 30:33 Exodus 30:35 Exodus 37:29 1 Chronicles 9:30 Ecclesiastes 10:1 Ezekiel 24:10 7 Occurrences |
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