7572. rattiqah
Lexicon
rattiqah: Band, Bond, Tie

Original Word: רַתִּיקָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: rattiyqah
Pronunciation: rat-tee-kah
Phonetic Spelling: (rat-tee-kaw')
Definition: Band, Bond, Tie
Meaning: a chain

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
chain

From rathaq; a chain -- chain.

see HEBREW rathaq

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
see rattoq.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the root רָתַק (rathaq), which means to bind or to chain.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct one-to-one correspondence between Hebrew and Greek terms in Strong's Concordance, the concept of a chain in the Greek New Testament is often represented by the word "ἅλυσις" (halysis), Strong's Greek Number 254. This term is used in similar contexts, referring to physical chains or bonds, and can be seen in passages such as Acts 12:6, where Peter is bound with chains.

Usage: The term רַתִּיקָה is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a chain, often in the context of binding or restraining. It appears in contexts where physical chains are used, such as in the binding of prisoners or captives.

Context: The Hebrew word רַתִּיקָה (rattikah) is a noun that signifies a chain, typically used in the context of physical restraint. The term is rooted in the verb רָתַק (rathaq), which means to bind or to chain, indicating its primary function as a tool for binding. In the ancient Near Eastern context, chains were commonly used for securing prisoners or captives, and רַתִּיקָה would have been understood as a literal chain used for such purposes.

In the Hebrew Bible, the concept of chains often carries a symbolic weight, representing not only physical restraint but also spiritual or moral bondage. The use of רַתִּיקָה in the scriptures can thus be seen as a metaphor for the binding nature of sin or the captivity of the soul. However, the primary usage remains in the literal sense, as a physical object used to bind.

The Berean Standard Bible (BSB) provides a translation that maintains the literal sense of the word, ensuring that the imagery of chains as instruments of restraint is preserved in the text. This aligns with the broader biblical narrative where chains are often associated with captivity and the need for liberation, both physically and spiritually.

Forms and Transliterations
בְּרַתּוּקֹ֤ות ברתוקות bə·rat·tū·qō·wṯ berattuKot bərattūqōwṯ
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Englishman's Concordance
1 Kings 6:21
HEB: [בְּרַתִּיקֹות כ] (בְּרַתּוּקֹ֤ות ק) זָהָב֙
KJV: and he made a partition by the chains of gold
INT: pure drew chain of gold the front

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 7572
1 Occurrence


bə·rat·tū·qō·wṯ — 1 Occ.















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