7569. rattoq
Berean Strong's Lexicon
rattoq: Chain, shackle

Original Word: רַתּוֹק
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: rattoq
Pronunciation: rat-toke'
Phonetic Spelling: (rat-toke')
Definition: Chain, shackle
Meaning: a chain

Word Origin: Derived from the root רָתַק (rataq), which means to bind or to chain.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the New Testament is δεσμός (desmos), which also means chain or bond. This term is used in passages such as Acts 12:6, where Peter is bound with chains in prison.

Usage: The term "rattoq" refers to a physical chain or shackle used for binding. It is often used in the context of imprisonment or captivity, symbolizing restriction and lack of freedom. In a broader sense, it can also metaphorically represent spiritual or emotional bondage.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, chains and shackles were commonly used as instruments of restraint for prisoners or captives. They were typically made of metal and were a symbol of subjugation and control. The use of chains is frequently mentioned in the context of warfare, where captives were bound and led away. In a spiritual sense, chains can also represent the bondage of sin or oppression by external forces.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from rathaq
Definition
a chain
NASB Translation
chain (1), chains (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
רַתּוֺק noun [masculine] chain (on form Lag BN 89); — absolute ׳עֲשֵׂה הָר Ezekiel 7:23, i.e. for captives, but very dubious; Co עָרֹה וּבָקוֺק, Krae עשֵֹׁי הַבַּתּוֺק (׳ב = Assyrian butâ‡u, obstruction); hence perhaps also plural construct רֵתּוּקוֺת זָהָב 1 Kings 3:21 Qr (Kt רתיקות), chains of gold before the דְּבִיד in temple.

רַתּוּקוֺת, רתיקות see foregoing.

רתת (√ of foll; Late Hebrew רָתַת, Aramaic רְתַת, , all tremble; compare רטט)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
chain

From rathaq; a chain -- chain.

see HEBREW rathaq

Forms and Transliterations
הָֽרַתּ֑וֹק הרתוק hā·rat·tō·wq haratTok hārattōwq
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Englishman's Concordance
Ezekiel 7:23
HEB: עֲשֵׂ֖ה הָֽרַתּ֑וֹק כִּ֣י הָאָ֗רֶץ
NAS: Make the chain, for the land is full
KJV: it.Make a chain: for the land is full
INT: Make the chain for the land

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 7569
1 Occurrence


hā·rat·tō·wq — 1 Occ.
















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