Strong's Lexicon riqmah: Embroidery, woven work, tapestry Original Word: רִקְמָה Word Origin: From the root רָקַם (raqam), meaning "to embroider" or "to weave." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance, the concept of embroidery and fine woven work can be related to Greek terms like ποικιλία (poikilia), meaning "variety" or "diversity," often used to describe intricate designs. Usage: The term "riqmah" refers to embroidered or woven fabric, often used to describe intricate and decorative textile work. It is associated with craftsmanship and artistry, highlighting the skill involved in creating detailed patterns and designs. In the biblical context, "riqmah" is often used to describe luxurious garments or tapestries, signifying wealth, beauty, and divine craftsmanship. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, embroidery and woven textiles were highly valued for their beauty and the skill required to produce them. Such items were often used in religious settings, royal courts, and as trade goods. The use of "riqmah" in the Bible reflects the importance of textiles in ancient Israelite society, both as a symbol of status and as a practical item for daily use. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom raqam Definition variegated stuff NASB Translation embroidered (4), embroidered cloth (2), embroidered work (3), embroidery (1), many colors (1), stones of various colors (1), various colors (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs רִקְמָה noun feminine variegated stuff (woven or embroidered); — absolute ׳ר Judges 5:30 +; suffix רִקְמָתֵךְ Ezekiel 16:18, תָם- Ezekiel 26:16; dual רִקְמָתַיִם Judges 5:30; plural רְקָמוֺת Psalm 45:15; — (piece of) variegated stuff, Judges 5:30 (twice in verse), for garments Ezekiel 16:10,13; Ezekiel 27:16,24; Psalm 45:15; explicitly, ׳בִּגְדֵי ר Ezekiel 16:18; Ezekiel 26:16; ׳ר apparently = variegated work Ezekiel 27:7; figurative of variegated plumage Ezekiel 17:3; of variegated stone 1 Chronicles 29:2. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance broidered work, divers colors, raiment of needlework on both sides From raqam; variegation of color; specifically, embroidery -- broidered (work), divers colours, (raiment of) needlework (on both sides). see HEBREW raqam Forms and Transliterations בְּרִקְמָ֤ה ברקמה הָֽרִקְמָ֑ה הרקמה וְרִקְמָ֔ה וְרִקְמָ֗ה וְרִקְמָ֤ה ורקמה לִרְקָמוֹת֮ לרקמות רִקְמָ֑ה רִקְמָ֔ה רִקְמָתֵ֖ךְ רִקְמָתַ֖יִם רִקְמָתָ֖ם רקמה רקמתים רקמתך רקמתם bə·riq·māh berikMah bəriqmāh hā·riq·māh harikMah hāriqmāh lir·qā·mō·wṯ lirkamOt lirqāmōwṯ rikMah rikmaTam rikmaTayim rikmaTech riq·mā·ṯa·yim riq·mā·ṯām riq·mā·ṯêḵ riq·māh riqmāh riqmāṯām riqmāṯayim riqmāṯêḵ verikMah wə·riq·māh wəriqmāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Judges 5:30 HEB: שְׁלַ֥ל צְבָעִ֖ים רִקְמָ֑ה צֶ֥בַע רִקְמָתַ֖יִם NAS: of dyed work embroidered, Dyed work KJV: of divers colours of needlework, of divers colours INT: A spoil work embroidered of dyed embroidery Judges 5:30 1 Chronicles 29:2 Psalm 45:14 Ezekiel 16:10 Ezekiel 16:13 Ezekiel 16:18 Ezekiel 17:3 Ezekiel 26:16 Ezekiel 27:7 Ezekiel 27:16 Ezekiel 27:24 12 Occurrences |
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