The meaning of “רַבְשָׁקֵה”

Understanding Rabshâqêh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

H7262

Hebrew Text

Strong's Concordance

רַבְשָׁקֵה

Phoneticrab-shaw-kay'

TransliterationRabshâqêh

Grammar Code

N:N-M-P

Noun

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Rabshakeh. - Rabshakeh, a Babylonian official 1) chief cupbearer, chief of the officers? 1a) Rabshakeh

Scripture References

16 total references

Reference	Text
2 Kings 18:28	“Then Rab–shakeh stood and cried with a loud voice in the Jews’ language, and spake, saying, Hear the word of the great king, the king of Assyria:”
Isaiah 36:13	“Then Rabshakeh stood, and cried with a loud voice in the Jews’ language, and said, Hear ye the words of the great king, the king of Assyria.”

Total Occurrences

16x

Most Frequent Book

2 Kings

Book Distribution

2 Kings8

Isaiah8

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'רַבְשָׁקֵה' deepen your understanding of 2 Kings 18:28?

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