The meaning of “רָכִיל”
Understanding râkîyl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
slander, carry tales, talebearer. - a scandal-monger (as travelling about) 1) slander, slanderer, tale bearer, informer
רָכִיל
slander, carry tales, talebearer. - a scandal-monger (as travelling about) 1) slander, slanderer, tale bearer, informer
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 19:16 | “Thou shalt not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people: neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbour: I am the Lord.” Word: רָכִיל (râkîyl) | |
| Proverbs 20:19 | “He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.” Word: רָכִיל (râkîyl) | |
| Jeremiah 6:28 | “They are all grievous revolters, walking with slanders: they are brass and iron; they are all corrupters.” Word: רָכִיל (râkîyl) | |
| Jeremiah 9:4 | “Take ye heed every one of his neighbour, and trust ye not in any brother: for every brother will utterly supplant, and every neighbour will walk with slanders.” Word: רָכִיל (râkîyl) | |
| Ezekiel 22:9 | “In thee are men that carry tales to shed blood: and in thee they eat upon the mountains: in the midst of thee they commit lewdness.” Word: רָכִיל (râkîyl) |
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