Strong's Lexicon raqqah: Temple (of the head) Original Word: רַקָּה Word Origin: Derived from the root רָקַק (raqaq), meaning "to be thin" or "to be tender." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "raqqah," the concept of anointing the head, including the temples, can be related to Greek words such as χρίω (chriō - Strong's Greek 5548), meaning "to anoint." Usage: The Hebrew word "raqqah" refers specifically to the temple area of the head, which is considered a delicate and vulnerable part of the human body. In the context of the Bible, it is used to describe the physical location on the head, often in relation to anointing or injury. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the head was often seen as the seat of life and intellect, and the temple area was particularly sensitive. Anointing the head, including the temples, was a common practice in religious and royal ceremonies, symbolizing consecration and blessing. The vulnerability of the temple area also made it a focal point in discussions of physical harm or protection. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as raq Definition the temple (part of the head) NASB Translation temple (3), temples (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs רַקָּה noun feminine the temple (of the head): Judges 4:21 וַתִּתְקַע הַיָּתֵד בְּרַקָּתוֺ, Judges 4:22; Judges 5:26 וּמָֽחְצָה וְחָֽלְפָה רִקָּתוֺ, Songs 4:3 = Songs 6:7 כְּפֶלַח הָרִמּוֺן רִקָּתֵךְ. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance temple Feminine of raq; properly, thinness, i.e. The side of the head -- temple. see HEBREW raq Forms and Transliterations בְּרַקָּת֔וֹ בְּרַקָּתֽוֹ׃ ברקתו ברקתו׃ רַקָּתֵ֔ךְ רַקָּתֽוֹ׃ רקתו׃ רקתך bə·raq·qā·ṯōw berakkaTo bəraqqāṯōw rakkaTech rakkaTo raq·qā·ṯêḵ raq·qā·ṯōw raqqāṯêḵ raqqāṯōwLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Judges 4:21 HEB: אֶת־ הַיָּתֵד֙ בְּרַקָּת֔וֹ וַתִּצְנַ֖ח בָּאָ֑רֶץ NAS: the peg into his temple, and it went through KJV: the nail into his temples, and fastened INT: and drove the peg his temple went the ground Judges 4:22 Judges 5:26 Songs 4:3 Songs 6:7 5 Occurrences |
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