רַקָּתֵ֔/ךְ
𐤓𐤒𐤕/𐤊
raqqâh
your temples
A specific anatomical term referring to the side of the head, particularly the area known as the temple—the relatively thin, vulnerable region between the forehead and ear. In biblical contexts, 'raqqâh' denotes the temple as a physiological feature that can be associated with fragility or vulnerability, especially in the context of trauma to the head.
Song of Songs 4:3 · Word #8
Lexicon H7541
| Lemma | רַקָּה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤓𐤒𐤄 |
| Transliteration | raqqâh |
| Strong's | H7541 |
| Definition | A specific anatomical term referring to the side of the head, particularly the area known as the temple—the relatively thin, vulnerable region between the forehead and ear. In biblical contexts, 'raqqâh' denotes the temple as a physiological feature that can be associated with fragility or vulnerability, especially in the context of trauma to the head. |
Morphology HNcfsc/Sp2fs
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | your temples |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7541-02
your temple
| Morphological Notes | Feminine singular noun in construct state with 2nd person feminine singular pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun רַקָּה denotes the thin, tender region of the head—the temple—derived from the root meaning "to be thin/soft." The construct singular form with 2nd feminine singular suffix is preserved as "your temple," addressing a female. |
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