Lexicon raqqachah: Perfume, ointment, or spice mixture Original Word: רַקָּחָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance confectioner Feminine of raqquach; a female perfumer -- confectioner. see HEBREW raqquach NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom raqach Definition (female) ointment maker, perfumer NASB Translation perfumers (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [רקָּחָה] noun feminine (female) ointment-maker, perfumer; — plural רַקָּחוֺת 1 Samuel 8:13 (+ טַבָּחוֺת, אֹפוֺת). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root רָקַח (raqach), which means "to mix" or "to compound."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the Hebrew term רַקָּחָה in the Strong's Concordance. However, related concepts of perfumery and anointing can be found in Greek terms such as μύρον (myron, Strong's Greek 3464), which refers to ointment or perfume, and χρίσμα (chrisma, Strong's Greek 5545), which means anointing. These terms capture the essence of the work performed by perfumers in biblical times. Usage: The term רַקָּחָה is used in the context of describing a woman who is skilled in the art of mixing and preparing perfumes and ointments. This role was significant in ancient Israelite society, particularly in religious and ceremonial contexts. Context: The Hebrew term רַקָּחָה (raqqāḥâ) refers specifically to a female perfumer, a role that involved the skilled preparation and mixing of aromatic substances. In ancient Israel, perfumers were responsible for creating the anointing oils and incense used in religious rituals, as well as perfumes for personal and domestic use. The art of perfumery was highly valued, and those who practiced it were considered skilled artisans. The role of a female perfumer is mentioned in the context of the construction and furnishing of the Tabernacle, where specific recipes for sacred anointing oils and incense were given by divine command (Exodus 30:22-38). Although the term רַקָּחָה itself is not directly cited in the Berean Standard Bible, the concept of perfumery and the importance of such artisans are evident in the broader biblical narrative. Forms and Transliterations לְרַקָּח֥וֹת לרקחות lə·raq·qā·ḥō·wṯ lerakkaChot ləraqqāḥōwṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Samuel 8:13 HEB: בְּנוֹתֵיכֶ֖ם יִקָּ֑ח לְרַקָּח֥וֹת וּלְטַבָּח֖וֹת וּלְאֹפֽוֹת׃ NAS: your daughters for perfumers and cooks KJV: your daughters [to be] confectionaries, and [to be] cooks, INT: your daughters take perfumers and cooks and bakers 1 Occurrence |
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