◄ 7551. raqam ►
Strong's Lexicon raqam: To embroider, to weave with colored threads Original Word: רָקַם Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: raqam Pronunciation: rah-KAM Phonetic Spelling: (raw-kam') Definition: To embroider, to weave with colored threads Meaning: to variegate color, embroider, to fabricate Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "raqam," the concept of embroidery and fine craftsmanship can be related to Greek terms like "ποικίλος" (poikilos), meaning "varied" or "diverse," often used to describe intricate designs or patterns. Usage: The Hebrew verb "raqam" primarily refers to the act of embroidering or weaving with colored threads. It is used to describe the intricate and artistic work involved in creating detailed and colorful designs on fabric. This term is often associated with skilled craftsmanship and artistic expression in the context of creating garments or decorative items. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, embroidery was a highly valued skill, often associated with the creation of garments for religious and ceremonial purposes. The art of embroidery was not only a practical skill but also a form of artistic expression that reflected the cultural and religious values of the time. Embroidered garments were often worn by priests and used in the Tabernacle and later the Temple, signifying beauty, craftsmanship, and dedication to God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin a prim. root Definition to variegate NASB Translation embroiderer (1), skillfully wrought (1), weaver (7). Brown-Driver-Briggs [רָקַם] verb variegate (Late Hebrew id.; so Arabic , Ethiopic , compare ᵑ7 רְקָם, רִקְמָתָא variegated cloth or skin, Syriac freckles); — Qal Participle active רֹקֵם, as substantive variegator, worker (weaver) in colours, with ב mater. Exodus 38:23, ׳מְלֶאכֶת חָרָשׁ וְחשֵׁב וְר Exodus 35:35; especially ׳מַעֲשֵׂה ר variegator's work Exodus 26:69; Exodus 27:16; Exodus 28:39 = Exodus 36:37; Exodus 38:18; Exodus 39:29 (all P; all with mater. except Exodus 28:39). Pu`al Perfect1singular רֻקַּמְתִּי Psalm 139:15 I was skilfully wrought (woven, "" סכד Psalm 139:13). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance embroiderer, needlework, curiously work A primitive root; to variegate color, i.e. Embroider; by implication, to fabricate -- embroiderer, needlework, curiously work. Forms and Transliterations וְרֹקֵ֗ם וְרֹקֵ֞ם ורקם רֹקֵ֑ם רֹקֵ֔ם רֹקֵֽם׃ רֻ֝קַּ֗מְתִּי רקם רקם׃ רקמתי rō·qêm roKem rōqêm rukKamti ruq·qam·tî ruqqamtî veroKem wə·rō·qêm wərōqêm Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Exodus 26:36 HEB: מָשְׁזָ֑ר מַעֲשֵׂ֖ה רֹקֵֽם׃ NAS: linen, the work of a weaver. KJV: linen, wrought with needlework. INT: twisted the work of a weaver Exodus 27:16 HEB: מָשְׁזָ֖ר מַעֲשֵׂ֣ה רֹקֵ֑ם עַמֻּֽדֵיהֶם֙ אַרְבָּעָ֔ה NAS: the work of a weaver, [with] their four KJV: linen, wrought with needlework: [and] their pillars INT: twisted the work of a weaver pillars their four Exodus 28:39 HEB: תַּעֲשֶׂ֖ה מַעֲשֵׂ֥ה רֹקֵֽם׃ NAS: a sash, the work of a weaver. KJV: the girdle [of] needlework. INT: shall make the work of a weaver Exodus 35:35 HEB: חָרָ֣שׁ ׀ וְחֹשֵׁב֒ וְרֹקֵ֞ם בַּתְּכֵ֣לֶת וּבָֽאַרְגָּמָ֗ן NAS: and of a designer and of an embroiderer, in blue KJV: and of the cunning workman, and of the embroiderer, in blue, INT: of an engraver A designer an embroiderer blue purple Exodus 36:37 HEB: מָשְׁזָ֑ר מַעֲשֵׂ֖ה רֹקֵֽם׃ NAS: linen, the work of a weaver; KJV: and fine twined linen, of needlework; INT: twisted the work of a weaver Exodus 38:18 HEB: הֶחָצֵר֙ מַעֲשֵׂ֣ה רֹקֵ֔ם תְּכֵ֧לֶת וְאַרְגָּמָ֛ן NAS: was the work of the weaver, of blue KJV: of the court [was] needlework, [of] blue, INT: of the court was the work of the weaver of blue and purple Exodus 38:23 HEB: חָרָ֣שׁ וְחֹשֵׁ֑ב וְרֹקֵ֗ם בַּתְּכֵ֙לֶת֙ וּבָֽאַרְגָּמָ֔ן NAS: and a skillful workman and a weaver in blue KJV: and a cunning workman, and an embroiderer in blue, INT: an engraver skillful weaver blue purple Exodus 39:29 HEB: שָׁנִ֖י מַעֲשֵׂ֣ה רֹקֵ֑ם כַּאֲשֶׁ֛ר צִוָּ֥ה NAS: [material], the work of the weaver, just KJV: and scarlet, [of] needlework; as the LORD INT: and scarlet the work of the weaver after had commanded Psalm 139:15 HEB: עֻשֵּׂ֥יתִי בַסֵּ֑תֶר רֻ֝קַּ֗מְתִּי בְּֽתַחְתִּיּ֥וֹת אָֽרֶץ׃ NAS: in secret, [And] skillfully wrought in the depths KJV: in secret, [and] curiously wrought in the lowest parts INT: was made secret skillfully the depths of the earth 9 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 7551 9 Occurrences rō·qêm — 6 Occ. ruq·qam·tî — 1 Occ. wə·rō·qêm — 2 Occ.