Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “מֶרְכָּב”
Understanding merkâb reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
chariot, covering, saddle. - a chariot - also a seat (in a vehicle) 1) chariot, place to ride, riding seat 1a) chariot 1...
H4817
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
מֶרְכָּב
Phoneticmer-kawb'
Transliterationmerkâb
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
chariot, covering, saddle. - a chariot - also a seat (in a vehicle) 1) chariot, place to ride, riding seat 1a) chariot 1b) seat (of a litter), saddle
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 15:9 | “And what saddle soever he rideth upon that hath the issue shall be unclean.” Word: מֶרְכָּב (merkâb) | |
| 1 Kings 4:26 | “And Solomon had forty thousand stalls of horses for his chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen.” Word: מֶרְכָּב (merkâb) | |
| Song of Solomon 3:10 | “He made the pillars thereof of silver, the bottom thereof of gold, the covering of it of purple, the midst thereof being paved with love, for the daughters of Jerusalem.” Word: מֶרְכָּב (merkâb) |