Strong's Lexicon rakil: Talebearer, Slanderer, Gossip Original Word: רָכִיל Word Origin: Derived from the root רָכַל (rakal), meaning "to go about" or "to trade." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G5588 (ψιθυριστής, psithuristēs): Whisperer, secret slanderer. - G2637 (κατάλαλος, katalalos): Slanderer, backbiter. Usage: The Hebrew word "rakil" refers to a person who engages in spreading rumors or gossip, often with the intent to harm others' reputations or sow discord. It is used in the context of someone who goes about as a talebearer, spreading slanderous or malicious reports. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, maintaining community harmony and trust was vital. The act of talebearing or gossiping was seen as a serious offense because it could lead to division, mistrust, and the breakdown of social cohesion. The Law of Moses and wisdom literature often warned against such behavior, emphasizing the importance of truthfulness and integrity in speech. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom rakal Definition slander NASB Translation slanderer (3), slanderous (1), talebearer (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs רָכִיל noun [masculine] slander, > tale-bearer, in-former; — always ׳ר absolute; — יַהֲלֹךְ ׳ר Jeremiah 9:3, ׳תֵּלֵךְ ר Leviticus 9:16 (H), ׳הוֺלֵךְ ר Proverbs 11:13; Proverbs 20:19, all of going about in slander, as slander (Ges§ 118q); ׳הֹלְבֵי ר Jeremiah 6:28 goers of slander (slanderous persons) (compare הָלַךְ); ׳אַנְשֵׁי ר Ezekiel 22:9 men of slander, informers. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance slander, carry tales, talebearer From rakal a scandal-monger (as travelling about) -- slander, carry tales, talebearer. see HEBREW rakal Forms and Transliterations רָ֭כִיל רָכִ֑יל רָכִ֖יל רָכִ֛יל רָכִ֥יל רָכִיל֙ רכיל rā·ḵîl raChil rāḵîlLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Leviticus 19:16 HEB: לֹא־ תֵלֵ֤ךְ רָכִיל֙ בְּעַמֶּ֔יךָ לֹ֥א NAS: You shall not go about as a slanderer among your people, KJV: Thou shalt not go up and down [as] a talebearer among thy people: INT: shall not go A slanderer your people are not Proverbs 11:13 Proverbs 20:19 Jeremiah 6:28 Jeremiah 9:4 Ezekiel 22:9 6 Occurrences |
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