The meaning of “מֶרְכָּבָה”
Understanding merkâbâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
feminine of מֶרְכָּב chariot. See also בֵּית הַמַּרְכָּבוֹת. - a chariot 1) chariot
מֶרְכָּבָה
feminine of מֶרְכָּב chariot. See also בֵּית הַמַּרְכָּבוֹת. - a chariot 1) chariot
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 46:29 | “And Joseph made ready his chariot, and went up to meet Israel his father, to Goshen, and presented himself unto him; and he fell on his neck, and wept on his neck a good while.” Word: מֶרְכָּבָה (merkâbâh) | |
| Judges 5:28 | “The mother of Sisera looked out at a window, and cried through the lattice, Why is his chariot so long in coming? why tarry the wheels of his chariots?” Word: מֶרְכָּבָה (merkâbâh) | |
| 1 Kings 12:18 | “Then king Rehoboam sent Adoram, who was over the tribute; and all Israel stoned him with stones, that he died. Therefore king Rehoboam made speed to get him up to his chariot, to flee to Jerusalem.” Word: מֶרְכָּבָה (merkâbâh) | |
| 2 Chronicles 14:9 | “And there came out against them Zerah the Ethiopian with an host of a thousand thousand, and three hundred chariots; and came unto Mareshah.” Word: מֶרְכָּבָה (merkâbâh) | |
| Jeremiah 4:13 | “Behold, he shall come up as clouds, and his chariots shall be as a whirlwind: his horses are swifter than eagles. Woe unto us! for we are spoiled.” Word: מֶרְכָּבָה (merkâbâh) |