◄ 7547. riqquach ►
Strong's Lexicon riqquach: Mixture, compound, ointment Original Word: רַקֻּחַ Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: raqquach Pronunciation: rik-KOO-akh Phonetic Spelling: (rak-koo'-akh) Definition: a scented substance Meaning: A scented substance, typically referring to a compound or mixture of spices or perfumes. Word Origin: Derived from the root רָקַח (raqach), which means "to mix" or "to compound." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 218: ἄρωμα (aroma) • Refers to spices or aromatic substances. • Strong's Greek Number 3464: μύρον (myron) • Refers to ointment or perfume, often used in the context of anointing. The use of רַקֻּחַ underscores the significance of fragrance and the art of perfumery in the religious life of Israel, serving as a symbol of sanctity and divine presence. Usage: The term רַקֻּחַ is used in the context of describing a mixture or compound of spices, often associated with the preparation of incense or anointing oils in the biblical texts. Context: רַקֻּחַ appears in the context of the preparation of sacred mixtures, particularly in the crafting of incense and anointing oils as prescribed in the Old Testament. The term is closely associated with the skilled art of compounding aromatic substances, a task often reserved for those with specific expertise in the preparation of these sacred mixtures. In Exodus 30:25, the term is used to describe the holy anointing oil, a blend of fine spices and olive oil, crafted according to divine instructions: "Prepare from these a holy anointing oil, a fragrant blend, the work of a perfumer; it will be a holy anointing oil." This highlights the importance of רַקֻּחַ in the religious and ceremonial practices of ancient Israel, where the precise composition and use of such substances were integral to worship and consecration rituals. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from raqach Definition perfumery NASB Translation perfumes (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [רִקּוּחַ] noun [masculine] perfumery; — plural suffix רִקֻּחָ֑יִךְ Isaiah 57:9 thy perfumeries, unguents. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance perfume From raqach; a scented substance -- perfume. see HEBREW raqach Forms and Transliterations רִקֻּחָ֑יִךְ רקחיך rikkuChayich riq·qu·ḥā·yiḵ riqquḥāyiḵ Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Isaiah 57:9 HEB: בַּשֶּׁ֔מֶן וַתַּרְבִּ֖י רִקֻּחָ֑יִךְ וַתְּשַׁלְּחִ֤י צִרַ֙יִךְ֙ NAS: And increased your perfumes; You have sent KJV: and didst increase thy perfumes, and didst send INT: oil and increased your perfumes have sent your envoys 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 7547 1 Occurrence riq·qu·ḥā·yiḵ — 1 Occ.