בְּ/רַקָּת֔/וֹ
𐤁/𐤓𐤒𐤕/𐤅
raqqâh
into his temple
A specific anatomical term referring to the side of the head, particularly the area known as the temple—the relatively thin, vulnerable region between the forehead and ear. In biblical contexts, 'raqqâh' denotes the temple as a physiological feature that can be associated with fragility or vulnerability, especially in the context of trauma to the head.
Judges 4:21 · Word #18
Lexicon H7541
| Lemma | רַקָּה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤓𐤒𐤄 |
| Transliteration | raqqâh |
| Strong's | H7541 |
| Definition | A specific anatomical term referring to the side of the head, particularly the area known as the temple—the relatively thin, vulnerable region between the forehead and ear. In biblical contexts, 'raqqâh' denotes the temple as a physiological feature that can be associated with fragility or vulnerability, especially in the context of trauma to the head. |
Morphology HR/Ncfsc/Sp3ms
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | into his temple |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7541-01
in his temple
| Morphological Notes | Preposition בְּ + feminine singular construct noun רַקָּה + 3rd masculine singular pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun רַקָּה denotes the thin, tender side of the head (the temple), derived from the root רקק. The prefixed בְּ adds "in," and the feminine singular construct with 3ms suffix yields "his temple." |
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