Strong's Lexicon rekub: Chariotry, chariot force Original Word: רְכוּב Word Origin: Derived from the root רָכַב (rakab), meaning "to ride" or "to mount." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G716 ἅρμα (harma) - chariot - G4480 ῥέδη (rhedē) - a type of chariot or carriage Usage: The term "rekub" refers to a collection or force of chariots, often used in a military context. It signifies the chariotry as a unit or division within an army, highlighting the importance of chariots in ancient warfare. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near East, chariots were a symbol of military power and technological advancement. They were used for swift movement on the battlefield, providing a strategic advantage. Chariots were typically manned by a driver and a warrior, and they played a crucial role in the armies of Egypt, Assyria, and other neighboring nations. The Israelites, during the time of the monarchy, also developed their own chariot forces, although they were often at a disadvantage compared to their more technologically advanced neighbors. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom rakab Definition a chariot NASB Translation chariot (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [רְכוּב] noun [masculine] chariot (BaNB 85); — suffix הַשָּׁם עָבִים רְכוּבוֺ Psalm 104:3 (of ׳י). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance chariot From passive participle of rakab; a vehicle (as ridden on) -- chariot. see HEBREW rakab Forms and Transliterations רְכוּב֑וֹ רכובו rə·ḵū·ḇōw rechuVo rəḵūḇōwLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 104:3 HEB: הַשָּׂם־ עָבִ֥ים רְכוּב֑וֹ הַֽ֝מְהַלֵּ֗ךְ עַל־ NAS: the clouds His chariot; He walks KJV: the clouds his chariot: who walketh INT: makes the clouds his chariot walks upon 1 Occurrence |