Lexicon roqach: Perfumer, compounder, apothecary Original Word: רֹקַח Strong's Exhaustive Concordance confection, ointment From Raqqown; an aromatic -- confection, ointment. see HEBREW Raqqown NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom raqach Definition spice mixture, perfume NASB Translation perfume (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs רֹ֫קֵחַ noun [masculine] spice-mixture, perfume; — of holy oil, מִרְקַחַת מַעֲשֵׂה רֹקֵחַ ׳ר Exodus 30:25; of incense, מַעֲשֵׂה רוֺקֵחַ ׳ר Exodus 30:35. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root רָקַח (raqach), which means to mix or compound, particularly in the context of preparing aromatic substances.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek term in the Septuagint and New Testament context is μύρον (myron), Strong's Greek Number G3464. This term is used to describe ointments or perfumes, often in the context of anointing, as seen in passages like Mark 14:3, where a woman anoints Jesus with expensive perfume. The Greek term shares a similar connotation of a fragrant, aromatic substance used for anointing and ceremonial purposes. Usage: The term רֹקַח is used in the context of preparing sacred anointing oils and perfumes, as seen in the instructions given for the tabernacle and temple services. It is associated with the skilled art of compounding aromatic substances. Context: רֹקַח (rokaḥ) appears in the Hebrew Bible in contexts related to the preparation of sacred anointing oils and perfumes. The term is used to describe the work of a perfumer or apothecary, who skillfully blends various spices and aromatic substances to create a fragrant mixture. This process was essential in the religious practices of ancient Israel, particularly in the preparation of the holy anointing oil as described in Exodus 30:25, "Prepare from these a holy anointing oil, a fragrant blend, the work of a perfumer; it will be a holy anointing oil." The art of compounding these substances was considered a specialized skill, and the resulting products were used in religious ceremonies and rituals to consecrate objects and individuals for sacred purposes. The use of רֹקַח underscores the importance of fragrance and anointing in the worship practices of the Israelites, symbolizing purity, sanctity, and the presence of the divine. Forms and Transliterations רֹ֖קַח רֹ֥קַח רקח rō·qaḥ Rokach rōqaḥLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 30:25 HEB: מִשְׁחַת־ קֹ֔דֶשׁ רֹ֥קַח מִרְקַ֖חַת מַעֲשֵׂ֣ה NAS: oil, a perfume mixture, KJV: ointment, an ointment compound INT: anointing A holy A perfume mixture the art Exodus 30:35 2 Occurrences |
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