The meaning of “רֶכֶשׁ”
Understanding rekesh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
dromedary, mule, swift beast. - a relay of animals on a post-route (as stored up for that purpose) - by implication, a c...
רֶכֶשׁ
dromedary, mule, swift beast. - a relay of animals on a post-route (as stored up for that purpose) - by implication, a courser 1) steeds, horses
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Kings 4:28 | “Barley also and straw for the horses and dromedaries brought they unto the place where the officers were, every man according to his charge.” Word: רֶכֶשׁ (rekesh) | |
| Esther 8:10 | “And he wrote in the king Ahasuerus’ name, and sealed it with the king’s ring, and sent letters by posts on horseback, and riders on mules, camels, and young dromedaries:” Word: רֶכֶשׁ (rekesh) | |
| Esther 8:14 | “So the posts that rode upon mules and camels went out, being hastened and pressed on by the king’s commandment. And the decree was given at Shushan the palace.” Word: רֶכֶשׁ (rekesh) | |
| Micah 1:13 | “O thou inhabitant of Lachish, bind the chariot to the swift beast: she is the beginning of the sin to the daughter of Zion: for the transgressions of Israel were found in thee.” Word: רֶכֶשׁ (rekesh) |
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