◄ 7547. riqquach ►
Berean Strong's Lexicon riqquach: Mixture, compound, ointment Original Word: רִקּוּחַ Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: riqquach Pronunciation: rik-KOO-akh Phonetic Spelling: (rak-koo'-akh) Definition: Mixture, compound, ointment Meaning: a scented substance Word Origin: From the root רָקַח (raqach), which means "to mix" or "to compound." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "riqquach," the concept of anointing and the use of ointments can be related to Greek terms such as μύρον (myron), which means "ointment" or "perfume." Usage: The term "riqquach" refers to a mixture or compound, often used in the context of ointments or perfumes. It denotes the act of compounding or blending various ingredients to create a specific product, typically for anointing or ceremonial purposes. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the art of compounding ointments and perfumes was a highly valued skill. These mixtures were used for religious rituals, personal grooming, and medicinal purposes. The process of creating these compounds was often carried out by skilled apothecaries or perfumers, who followed specific recipes to ensure the purity and efficacy of the product. The use of anointing oils and perfumes was deeply embedded in the cultural and religious practices of the Israelites, symbolizing consecration, purification, and the presence of the divine. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from raqach Definition perfumery NASB Translation perfumes (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [רִקּוּחַ] noun [masculine] perfumery; — plural suffix רִקֻּחָ֑יִךְ Isaiah 57:9 thy perfumeries, unguents. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance perfume From raqach; a scented substance -- perfume. see HEBREW raqach Forms and Transliterations רִקֻּחָ֑יִךְ רקחיך rikkuChayich riq·qu·ḥā·yiḵ riqquḥāyiḵ Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Isaiah 57:9 HEB: בַּשֶּׁ֔מֶן וַתַּרְבִּ֖י רִקֻּחָ֑יִךְ וַתְּשַׁלְּחִ֤י צִרַ֙יִךְ֙ NAS: And increased your perfumes; You have sent KJV: and didst increase thy perfumes, and didst send INT: oil and increased your perfumes have sent your envoys 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 7547 1 Occurrence riq·qu·ḥā·yiḵ — 1 Occ.