Strong's Lexicon rethuqah: Chain, bond Original Word: רְתֻקָה Word Origin: Derived from the root רָתַק (rathaq), meaning "to bind" or "to chain." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of chains is δεσμός (desmos), Strong's Greek #1199, which also means "bond" or "chain." Usage: The term "rethuqah" refers to a physical chain or bond, often used in the context of binding or restraining. It can also metaphorically imply a sense of being bound or restricted by circumstances or spiritual conditions. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, chains were commonly used for various purposes, including the restraint of prisoners, securing valuable items, or as a symbol of servitude. Chains could be made of different materials, such as iron or bronze, depending on their intended use. The imagery of chains is also prevalent in biblical literature, symbolizing captivity, oppression, or spiritual bondage. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom rathaq Definition a chain NASB Translation chains (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [רְתֻקָה] noun [feminine] chain (?); — plural construct כֶּסֶף רְתֻקוֺת Isaiah 40:19. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance chain Feminine passive participle of rathaq; something fastened, i.e. A chain -- chain. see HEBREW rathaq Forms and Transliterations וּרְתֻק֥וֹת ורתקות ū·rə·ṯu·qō·wṯ uretuKot ūrəṯuqōwṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 40:19 HEB: בַּזָּהָ֣ב יְרַקְּעֶ֑נּוּ וּרְתֻק֥וֹת כֶּ֖סֶף צוֹרֵֽף׃ NAS: And a silversmith [fashions] chains of silver. KJV: and casteth silver chains. INT: gold plates chains of silver silversmith 1 Occurrence |
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