Strong's Lexicon Rekah: Rekah Original Word: רֵכָה Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root רָקַע (raqa), meaning "to spread out" or "to expand." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the proper noun Rekah, as it is specific to Hebrew genealogical records. However, the concept of genealogies and land inheritance can be related to Greek terms like γῆ (gē, meaning "land" or "earth") and γενεά (genea, meaning "generation" or "lineage"). Usage: Rekah is a place name mentioned in the genealogies of the descendants of Judah. It is identified as a town or settlement, though its exact location is not definitively known today. The name may imply a place that is expansive or spread out, possibly referring to its geographical features or the extent of its territory. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of ancient Israel, place names often held significant meaning, reflecting geographical characteristics, historical events, or the heritage of the people who lived there. Rekah, as part of the genealogical records, underscores the importance of land and lineage in Israelite society. These records were crucial for maintaining tribal identities and inheritance rights. Brown-Driver-Briggs רֵכָה proper name, of a location in Judah; — 1 Chronicles 4:12, Πηχαβ. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Rechah Probably feminine from rakak; softness; Rekah, a place in Palestine -- Rechah. see HEBREW rakak Forms and Transliterations הָרֵכָבִ֗ים הָרֵכָבִ֜ים הָרֵכָבִֽים׃ הָרֵכָבִים֒ הרכבים הרכבים׃ רֵכָֽה׃ רכה׃ hā·rê·ḵā·ḇîm harechaVim hārêḵāḇîm rê·ḵāh reChah rêḵāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 4:12 HEB: אֵ֖לֶּה אַנְשֵׁ֥י רֵכָֽה׃ ס NAS: These are the men of Recah. KJV: These [are] the men of Rechah. INT: These are the men of Recah Jeremiah 35:2 Jeremiah 35:3 Jeremiah 35:5 Jeremiah 35:18 5 Occurrences |
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