Strong's Lexicon roqach: Perfumer, compounder, apothecary Original Word: רוֹקֵחַ Word Origin: From the root רָקַח (raqach), meaning "to mix" or "to compound." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "roqach," the concept of a perfumer or one who prepares aromatic substances can be related to the Greek word "μύρον" (myron), meaning "ointment" or "perfume." Usage: The term "roqach" refers to a person skilled in the art of mixing or compounding substances, particularly in the context of creating perfumes, ointments, or incense. This role was significant in ancient Israelite society, especially in religious and ceremonial contexts, where specific mixtures were required for worship and anointing. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the role of the roqach was crucial for both religious and practical purposes. Perfumes and ointments were not only used for personal grooming but also played a vital role in religious rituals. The roqach would have been responsible for preparing the sacred anointing oil and incense as prescribed in the Torah. This profession required a deep understanding of various natural ingredients and their properties, as well as the skill to blend them according to specific formulas. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom raqach Definition spice mixture, perfume NASB Translation perfume (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs רֹ֫קֵחַ noun [masculine] spice-mixture, perfume; — of holy oil, מִרְקַחַת מַעֲשֵׂה רֹקֵחַ ׳ר Exodus 30:25; of incense, מַעֲשֵׂה רוֺקֵחַ ׳ר Exodus 30:35. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance confection, ointment From Raqqown; an aromatic -- confection, ointment. see HEBREW Raqqown Forms and Transliterations רֹ֖קַח רֹ֥קַח רקח rō·qaḥ Rokach rōqaḥLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 30:25 HEB: מִשְׁחַת־ קֹ֔דֶשׁ רֹ֥קַח מִרְקַ֖חַת מַעֲשֵׂ֣ה NAS: oil, a perfume mixture, KJV: ointment, an ointment compound INT: anointing A holy A perfume mixture the art Exodus 30:35 2 Occurrences |
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