Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “מֶרְקָח”
Understanding merqâch reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
[idiom] sweet. - a spicy herb 1) spice, perfume, aromatic spices
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
מֶרְקָח
Phoneticmer-kawkh'
Transliterationmerqâch
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
[idiom] sweet. - a spicy herb 1) spice, perfume, aromatic spices
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Song of Solomon 5:13 | “His cheeks are as a bed of spices, as sweet flowers: his lips like lilies, dropping sweet smelling myrrh.” Word: מֶרְקָח (merqâch) |