Strong's Lexicon recheh: Tender, soft, gentle Original Word: רֶכֶה Word Origin: Derived from the root רָכַךְ (rakak), which means "to be tender" or "to be soft." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts is πραΰς (praus), which means "gentle" or "meek." This is reflected in the New Testament, such as in Matthew 5:5, "Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth." Usage: The Hebrew word "recheh" is used to describe something that is tender or soft, often in a physical sense but also metaphorically to describe a gentle or tender-hearted disposition. It can refer to the physical tenderness of a person or object, or to the emotional or spiritual gentleness of a person. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of tenderness was often associated with vulnerability and care. A tender heart was seen as open to God's influence and compassionate towards others. The physical aspect of tenderness could also relate to the care of livestock or the treatment of the land, reflecting a broader cultural value of stewardship and gentleness. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition (hand)mill NASB Translation handmill (1), millstones (4). Brown-Driver-Briggs [רֵחַה] noun [masculine], only dual רֵחַיִם (hand-)mill (probably = two mill-stones); — ׳ר absolute, common household utensil, turned by maids, Exodus 11:5 (הָרֵחָ֑יִלם; J), female slaves Isaiah 47:1 (with טָחַן, q. v.); ׳טָחַן בָּר Numbers 11:8 (J); וָרָ֑כֶב ׳ר Deuteronomy 24:6 (see רכב); ׳קוֺל ר as sound of family life Jeremiah 25:10. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance mill stone From an unused root meaning to pulverize; a mill-stone -- mill (stone). Forms and Transliterations בָרֵחַ֗יִם ברחים הָרֵחָ֑יִם הרחים רֵחַ֖יִם רחים ḇā·rê·ḥa·yim ḇārêḥayim hā·rê·ḥā·yim hareChayim hārêḥāyim rê·ḥa·yim reChayim rêḥayim vareChayimLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 11:5 HEB: אֲשֶׁ֖ר אַחַ֣ר הָרֵחָ֑יִם וְכֹ֖ל בְּכ֥וֹר NAS: is behind the millstones; all KJV: that [is] behind the mill; and all the firstborn INT: who is behind the millstones all the firstborn Numbers 11:8 Deuteronomy 24:6 Isaiah 47:2 Jeremiah 25:10 5 Occurrences |
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