7409. rekesh
Strong's Lexicon
rekesh: Steed, horse

Original Word: רֶכֶשׁ
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: rekesh
Pronunciation: reh'-kesh
Phonetic Spelling: (reh'-kesh)
Definition: Steed, horse
Meaning: a relay of animals on a, post-route, a courser

Word Origin: From an unused root meaning to amass

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance, the concept of horses and cavalry can be related to Greek terms such as "ἵππος" (hippos, Strong's G2462), meaning horse.

Usage: The Hebrew word "rekesh" refers to a horse, specifically a steed or a swift horse used in battle or for royal purposes. It is often associated with strength, speed, and the majesty of a king's cavalry.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel and the surrounding Near Eastern cultures, horses were highly valued for their use in warfare and royal processions. They symbolized power and prestige. The acquisition and maintenance of horses were often a sign of a nation's military strength and economic wealth. In biblical times, horses were primarily used for chariots and cavalry, playing a crucial role in battles and conquests.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
perhaps from rakash
Definition
steeds
NASB Translation
horses (1), steeds (2), swift steeds (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
רֶ֫כֶשׁ noun masculineEsther 8:10 collective steeds (connection with √ dubious); — absolute ׳ר Micah 1:13 +, רָ֑כֶשׁ 1 Kings 5:8; — + סוּסִים 1 Kings 5:8, harnessed to chariot Micah 1:13, ridden Esther 8:10 ( + סוּסִים; defined as בְּנֵי הָרֵמָּכִים), Esther 8:14.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
dromedary, mule, swift beast

From rakash; a relay of animals on a post-route (as stored up for that purpose); by implication, a courser -- dromedary, mule, swift beast.

see HEBREW rakash

Forms and Transliterations
הָרֶ֙כֶשׁ֙ הרכש וְלָרָ֑כֶשׁ ולרכש לָרֶ֖כֶשׁ לרכש hā·re·ḵeš haRechesh hāreḵeš lā·re·ḵeš laRechesh lāreḵeš velaRachesh wə·lā·rā·ḵeš wəlārāḵeš
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Englishman's Concordance
1 Kings 4:28
HEB: וְהַתֶּ֔בֶן לַסּוּסִ֖ים וְלָרָ֑כֶשׁ יָבִ֗אוּ אֶל־
NAS: for the horses and swift steeds to the place
KJV: for the horses and dromedaries brought
INT: and straw the horses and swift brought to

Esther 8:10
HEB: בַּסּוּסִ֜ים רֹכְבֵ֤י הָרֶ֙כֶשׁ֙ הָֽאֲחַשְׁתְּרָנִ֔ים בְּנֵ֖י
NAS: riding on steeds sired
KJV: [and] riders on mules, camels,
INT: horses riding steeds camels sired

Esther 8:14
HEB: הָרָצִ֞ים רֹכְבֵ֤י הָרֶ֙כֶשׁ֙ הָֽאֲחַשְׁתְּרָנִ֔ים יָֽצְא֛וּ
NAS: on the royal steeds; and the decree
KJV: that rode upon mules [and] camels
INT: the couriers riding steeds the royal went

Micah 1:13
HEB: רְתֹ֧ם הַמֶּרְכָּבָ֛ה לָרֶ֖כֶשׁ יוֹשֶׁ֣בֶת לָכִ֑ישׁ
NAS: the chariot to the team of horses, O inhabitant
KJV: the chariot to the swift beast: she [is] the beginning
INT: Harness the chariot of horses inhabitant of Lachish

4 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 7409
4 Occurrences


hā·re·ḵeš — 2 Occ.
lā·re·ḵeš — 1 Occ.
wə·lā·rā·ḵeš — 1 Occ.
















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