רוֹקֵ֑חַ
𐤓𐤅𐤒𐤇
râqach
of the perfumer
To mix, blend, or compound ingredients, especially aromatic substances for use as incense, oil, ointment, or medicinal mixtures. The term indicates skilled preparation, often with a focus on fragrances, spices, or therapeutic compounds. In priestly contexts, it refers specifically to the expert creation of ritual anointing oils or sacred incense, while in broader contexts it can refer to the compounding of any fragrant or medicinal substance.
Ecclesiastes 10:1 · Word #6
Lexicon H7543
| Lemma | רָקַח |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤓𐤒𐤇 |
| Transliteration | râqach |
| Strong's | H7543 |
| Definition | To mix, blend, or compound ingredients, especially aromatic substances for use as incense, oil, ointment, or medicinal mixtures. The term indicates skilled preparation, often with a focus on fragrances, spices, or therapeutic compounds. In priestly contexts, it refers specifically to the expert creation of ritual anointing oils or sacred incense, while in broader contexts it can refer to the compounding of any fragrant or medicinal substance. |
Morphology HVqrmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | q — Qal — Simple active |
| Conjugation | r — Participle Active — The one doing the action |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | of the perfumer |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7543-02
compounder
| Morphological Notes | Qal active participle, masculine singular, absolute; verbal adjective meaning "one who mixes/compounds." |
| Rendering Rationale | The Qal masculine singular active participle denotes one who performs the act of blending or compounding substances. "Compounder" preserves the root sense of skilled mixing rather than focusing narrowly on fragrance or trade. |
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