The meaning of “רָקַח”
Understanding râqach reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
apothecary, compound, make (ointment), prepare, spice. - to perfume 1) to mix, compound 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to mix, compound ...
רָקַח
apothecary, compound, make (ointment), prepare, spice. - to perfume 1) to mix, compound 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to mix, compound 1a2) compounder, mixer, perfumer (participle) (subst) 1b) (Pual) mixed (participle) 1c) (Hiphil) to mix
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 30:35 | “And thou shalt make it a perfume, a confection after the art of the apothecary, tempered together, pure and holy:” Word: רָקַח (râqach) | |
| 1 Chronicles 9:30 | “And some of the sons of the priests made the ointment of the spices.” Word: רָקַח (râqach) | |
| 2 Chronicles 16:14 | “And they buried him in his own sepulchres, which he had made for himself in the city of David, and laid him in the bed which was filled with sweet odours and divers kinds of spices prepared by the apothecaries’ art: and they made a very great burning for him. ” Word: רָקַח (râqach) | |
| Ecclesiastes 10:1 | “Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour.” Word: רָקַח (râqach) | |
| Ezekiel 24:10 | “Heap on wood, kindle the fire, consume the flesh, and spice it well, and let the bones be burned.” Word: רָקַח (râqach) |
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