The meaning of “רַכָּב”
Understanding rakkâb reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
chariot man, driver of a chariot, horseman. - a charioteer 1) driver, charioteer, horseman 1a) charioteer 1b) horseman
רַכָּב
chariot man, driver of a chariot, horseman. - a charioteer 1) driver, charioteer, horseman 1a) charioteer 1b) horseman
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Kings 9:17 | “And there stood a watchman on the tower in Jezreel, and he spied the company of Jehu as he came, and said, I see a company. And Joram said, Take an horseman, and send to meet them, and let him say, Is it peace?” Word: רַכָּב (rakkâb) | |
| 2 Chronicles 18:33 | “And a certain man drew a bow at a venture, and smote the king of Israel between the joints of the harness: therefore he said to his chariot man, Turn thine hand, that thou mayest carry me out of the host; for I am wounded.” Word: רַכָּב (rakkâb) |