Strong's Lexicon raqam: To embroider, to weave with colored threads Original Word: רָקַם Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "raqam," the concept of embroidery and fine craftsmanship can be related to Greek terms like "ποικίλος" (poikilos), meaning "varied" or "diverse," often used to describe intricate designs or patterns. Usage: The Hebrew verb "raqam" primarily refers to the act of embroidering or weaving with colored threads. It is used to describe the intricate and artistic work involved in creating detailed and colorful designs on fabric. This term is often associated with skilled craftsmanship and artistic expression in the context of creating garments or decorative items. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, embroidery was a highly valued skill, often associated with the creation of garments for religious and ceremonial purposes. The art of embroidery was not only a practical skill but also a form of artistic expression that reflected the cultural and religious values of the time. Embroidered garments were often worn by priests and used in the Tabernacle and later the Temple, signifying beauty, craftsmanship, and dedication to God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to variegate NASB Translation embroiderer (1), skillfully wrought (1), weaver (7). Brown-Driver-Briggs [רָקַם] verb variegate (Late Hebrew id.; so Arabic  , Ethiopic  , compare ᵑ7 רְקָם, רִקְמָתָא variegated cloth or skin, Syriac  freckles); — Qal Participle active רֹקֵם, as substantive variegator, worker (weaver) in colours, with ב mater. Exodus 38:23, ׳מְלֶאכֶת חָרָשׁ וְחשֵׁב וְר Exodus 35:35; especially ׳מַעֲשֵׂה ר variegator's work Exodus 26:69; Exodus 27:16; Exodus 28:39 = Exodus 36:37; Exodus 38:18; Exodus 39:29 (all P; all with mater. except Exodus 28:39). Pu`al Perfect1singular רֻקַּמְתִּי Psalm 139:15 I was skilfully wrought (woven, "" סכד Psalm 139:13). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance embroiderer, needlework, curiously work A primitive root; to variegate color, i.e. Embroider; by implication, to fabricate -- embroiderer, needlework, curiously work. Forms and Transliterations וְרֹקֵ֗ם וְרֹקֵ֞ם ורקם רֹקֵ֑ם רֹקֵ֔ם רֹקֵֽם׃ רֻ֝קַּ֗מְתִּי רקם רקם׃ רקמתי rō·qêm roKem rōqêm rukKamti ruq·qam·tî ruqqamtî veroKem wə·rō·qêm wərōqêmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 26:36 HEB: מָשְׁזָ֑ר מַעֲשֵׂ֖ה רֹקֵֽם׃ NAS: linen, the work of a weaver. KJV: linen, wrought with needlework. INT: twisted the work of a weaver Exodus 27:16 Exodus 28:39 Exodus 35:35 Exodus 36:37 Exodus 38:18 Exodus 38:23 Exodus 39:29 Psalm 139:15 9 Occurrences |
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