The meaning of “רָכַל”
Understanding râkal reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(spice) merchant. - to travel for trading 1) to go about (meaning dubious) 1a) (Qal) trafficker, trader (participle) (su...
רָכַל
(spice) merchant. - to travel for trading 1) to go about (meaning dubious) 1a) (Qal) trafficker, trader (participle) (subst)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Kings 10:15 | “Beside that he had of the merchantmen, and of the traffick of the spice merchants, and of all the kings of Arabia, and of the governors of the country.” Word: רָכַל (râkal) | |
| Nehemiah 3:32 | “And between the going up of the corner unto the sheep gate repaired the goldsmiths and the merchants. ” Word: רָכַל (râkal) | |
| Song of Solomon 3:6 | “Who is this that cometh out of the wilderness like pillars of smoke, perfumed with myrrh and frankincense, with all powders of the merchant?” Word: רָכַל (râkal) | |
| Ezekiel 27:17 | “Judah, and the land of Israel, they were thy merchants: they traded in thy market wheat of Minnith, and Pannag, and honey, and oil, and balm.” Word: רָכַל (râkal) | |
| Nahum 3:16 | “Thou hast multiplied thy merchants above the stars of heaven: the cankerworm spoileth, and flieth away.” Word: רָכַל (râkal) |
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