Strong's Lexicon rekesh: Steed, horse Original Word: רֶכֶשׁ 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 Originperhaps 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 wəlārāḵešLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman'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 Esther 8:14 Micah 1:13 4 Occurrences |
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