רַקָּח
raq.qach
perfumer
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredBased on the lexicon data provided for the Hebrew word "רַקָּח" (raq.qach), it appears to refer to a perfumer. This individual's primary role is likely associated with the creation of fragrances and aromas, using various scents and fragrances to produce perfumes. The data shows a single occurrence of this word in the Bible, indicating a somewhat rare or special reference to this occupation. This could suggest that the term "perfumer" held significance or importance in the context where it was used. Given the limited information, it's difficult to assess the significance of this word beyond its role in referencing the occupation of a perfumer. However, the unique combination of a single occurrence and a seemingly specialized trade could hint at the importance or uniqueness of this individual or their work in the biblical narrative.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text