רָתַם
ra.tam
to bind
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word רָתַם (ra.tam) with Strong's number H7573 means "to bind." This physical action encompasses a range of meanings related to physical restraint or confinement. Based on the limited data, we see that this word occurs only once in the Bible, indicating its specificity in particular contexts. The fact that its semantic domain is classified under "Physical Action" suggests that it has a concrete sense of application, possibly involving tangible materials like ropes or chains. While we can't draw broader conclusions about the significance of this word without more data, we can say that its meaning and usage are focused on a straightforward, physical operation of restraint.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text