רֶ֨קֶם֙
𐤓𐤒𐤌
reqem
Rekem
from רָקַם; versi-color; Rekem, the name of a place in Palestine, also of a Midianite and an Israelite; Rekem.
H7552
Numbers 31:8 · Word #10
Lexicon H7552
| Lemma | רֶקֶם |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤓𐤒𐤌 |
| Transliteration | Reqem |
| Strong's | H7552 |
| In-context | Rekem |
Morphology HNp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
SIBI-P1 H7552-01
Rekem (Variegated-One)
| Root | רקם (r-q-m) |
| Core Meanings | to embroider, to variegate, to weave in colors, patterned work |
| Semantic Range | embroidered work, variegated or multicolored fabric; by extension a proper name (Rekem) applied to individuals and a location. |
| Conceptual Significance | As a name, Rekem evokes imagery of intricate, skillful craftsmanship and rich coloration, reflecting the cultural value of embroidered work in the ancient Near East and possibly suggesting distinction or beauty associated with the bearer or place. |
| Morphological Notes | Proper noun, masculine singular (HNp). Functions as a personal and place name without pronominal suffixes or stem modifications. |
| Rendering Rationale | The name רֶקֶם derives from the root רקם, "to embroider" or "to variegate," conveying the idea of patterned or multicolored work. As a proper masculine singular noun (HNp), the rendering preserves its singular, personal/place-name function while transparently reflecting the root sense with "Variegated-One." |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root רקם (to embroider, to variegate, to weave in colors, patterned work)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H7553-01 |
riqemah | embroidered variegation |
H7551-01 |
roqem | embroidering craftsman |
H7552-02 |
vereqem | and Variegated-One |
H7553-02 |
veriqemah | and variegated embroidery-work |
H7551-02 |
veroqem | and a variegating embroiderer |
Word Usage (6 occurrences of H7552)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Numbers 31:8 | רֶ֨קֶם֙ | reqem | Rekem |
| Joshua 13:21 | רֶ֨קֶם֙ | reqem | Rekem |
| Joshua 18:27 | וְ/רֶ֥קֶם | vereqem | and Rekem |