רֶ֜כֶב
𐤓𐤊𐤁
rekhev
of the chariot
from רָכַב; a vehicle; by implication, a team; by extension, cavalry; by analogy a rider, i.e. the upper millstone; chariot, (upper) millstone, multitude (from the margin), wagon.
2 Samuel 11:21 · Word #12
Lexicon H7393
| Lemma | רֶכֶב |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤓𐤊𐤁 |
| Transliteration | rekeb |
| Strong's | H7393 |
| In-context | of the chariot |
Morphology HNcmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
SIBI-P1 H7393-11
riding-vehicle
| Root | רכב (r-k-b) |
| Core Meanings | to ride, to mount, to drive, to bear upon |
| Semantic Range | chariot, war-chariot, cavalry (collective force of riders), wagon, upper millstone (as the "riding" stone upon the lower stone), by extension a mounted force or vehicle of transport |
| Conceptual Significance | רֶכֶב often symbolizes military strength, royal power, and human reliance on technological warfare (e.g., chariots in battle). Biblically, it frequently contrasts human trust in "riding-vehicles" with trust in YHWH, highlighting themes of dependence, power, and divine deliverance. |
| Morphological Notes | Common masculine singular noun (segholate pattern), appearing in both absolute (HNcmsa) and construct (HNcmsc) states. No pronominal suffix in the given forms. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun רֶכֶב is a masculine singular form derived from the root רכב ("to ride, mount"). Rendering it as "riding-vehicle" preserves the root idea of something used for riding while accurately reflecting the common masculine singular noun form found in the morphology. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root רכב (to ride, to mount, to drive, to bear upon)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H7392-01 |
arekiv | I will cause to ride |
H4818-01 |
bamerekavah | in the riding-chariot |
H7393-01 |
barekhev | in the riding-chariot |
Word Usage (120 occurrences of H7393)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis 50:9 | רֶ֖כֶב | rekhev | chariots |
| Exodus 14:6 | רִכְבּ֑/וֹ | rikhebo | his chariot |
| Exodus 14:7 | רֶ֨כֶב֙ | rekhev | chariots |