Lexicon reqach: Spice, ointment, perfume Original Word: רֶקַח Strong's Exhaustive Concordance spiced From raqach; properly, perfumery, i.e. (by implication) spicery (for flavor) -- spiced. see HEBREW raqach NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom raqach Definition spice NASB Translation spiced (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs רֶ֫קַח noun [masculine] spice; — ׳יַיִן הָר Songs 8:2 wine, (that is) spice (i.e. spiced wine). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root רָקַח (raqach), which means "to mix" or "to compound."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 218: ἄρωμα (aroma) • Refers to spices or aromatic substances. Usage: The word רֶקַח is used in the context of preparing aromatic compounds, often for sacred or ceremonial purposes. It appears in the context of the preparation of incense and anointing oils. Context: רֶקַח (reqach) is a noun that appears in the Hebrew Bible to describe the art and practice of creating aromatic mixtures. This term is notably used in Exodus 30:25, where it describes the sacred anointing oil: "Prepare from these a holy anointing oil, a fragrant blend, the work of a perfumer; it will be a holy anointing oil." The process of creating these mixtures was considered a skilled craft, often associated with religious rituals and the consecration of sacred spaces and objects. The perfumer, or "compounder," was responsible for blending specific ingredients according to divine instructions, highlighting the importance of precision and purity in worship practices. The use of רֶקַח underscores the significance of fragrance in ancient Hebrew culture, both for its sensory appeal and its symbolic representation of holiness and divine presence. Forms and Transliterations הָרֶ֔קַח הרקח hā·re·qaḥ haRekach hāreqaḥLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Songs 8:2 HEB: אַשְׁקְךָ֙ מִיַּ֣יִן הָרֶ֔קַח מֵעֲסִ֖יס רִמֹּנִֽי׃ NAS: me; I would give you spiced wine KJV: me: I would cause thee to drink of spiced wine INT: give wine spiced the juice of my pomegranates 1 Occurrence |
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