Strong's Lexicon raqqach: Perfumer, compounder, mixer Original Word: רַקָּח Word Origin: From the root רָקַח (raqach), which means "to mix" or "to compound." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "raqqach," the concept of a perfumer or one who prepares sacred mixtures can be related to terms like "μύρον" (myron - ointment) and "ἄρωμα" (aroma - spice, perfume) in the Greek New Testament. Usage: The term "raqqach" refers to a person who is skilled in the art of mixing or compounding, particularly in the context of creating perfumes, ointments, or incense. This role was significant in ancient Israelite society, especially in religious and ceremonial contexts, where specific mixtures were required for offerings and anointing. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the role of a perfumer or compounder was highly specialized. The art of creating perfumes and incense was not only a craft but also a sacred duty, especially when it involved preparing substances for use in the Tabernacle or Temple. The perfumer had to adhere to strict guidelines as outlined in the Torah, ensuring that the mixtures were pure and met divine specifications. This profession required knowledge of various spices, oils, and their properties, as well as the skill to blend them in precise proportions. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom raqach Definition ointment maker, perfumer NASB Translation perfumers (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [רַקָּח] noun masculine ointment-maker, perfumer; — only in phrase בֶּןהָֿרַקָּחִים Nehemiah 3:8, i.e. one of the perfumers, i.e. of that guild. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance apothecary From raqach; a male perfumer -- apothecary. see HEBREW raqach Forms and Transliterations הָרַקָּחִ֑ים הרקחים hā·raq·qā·ḥîm harakkaChim hāraqqāḥîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Nehemiah 3:8 HEB: חֲנַנְיָ֖ה בֶּן־ הָרַקָּחִ֑ים וַיַּֽעַזְבוּ֙ יְר֣וּשָׁלִַ֔ם NAS: one of the perfumers, made repairs, KJV: the son of [one of] the apothecaries, and they fortified INT: Hananiah one of the perfumers restored Jerusalem 1 Occurrence |
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