Original Word: רַכָּב
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: rakkab
Pronunciation: rak-kawb'
Phonetic Spelling: (rak-kawb')
Definition: Rider, horseman
Meaning: a charioteer

Word Origin: Derived from the root רָכַב (rakab), meaning "to ride" or "to mount."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2460 (hippeus): Refers to a horseman or cavalryman in the New Testament context.

Usage: The term "rakkab" refers to a rider or horseman, often used in the context of charioteers or cavalry in ancient military settings. It denotes individuals who are skilled in riding horses, typically for purposes of war or transportation.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel and the surrounding Near Eastern cultures, horsemen and charioteers played a crucial role in military campaigns. The use of horses and chariots was a significant advancement in warfare, providing speed and mobility on the battlefield. The presence of horsemen often indicated a well-equipped and formidable army. In biblical times, the Israelites initially relied more on infantry, but as they encountered other nations with cavalry, they began to incorporate horsemen into their own military strategies.

Word Origin
from rakab
Definition
charioteer, horseman
NASB Translation
driver of his chariot (1), driver of the chariot (1), horseman (1).

רַכָּב noun masculine

1 charioteer, רַכָּבוֺ 1 Kings 22:34 = הָדַכּב2Chronicles 18:33.

2 horseman, דַכָּב 2 Kings 9:17 ( = רֹכֵב (ה)סוּס 2 Kings 9:18; 2 Kings 9:19).

chariot man, driver of a chariot, horseman

From rakab; a charioteer -- chariot man, driver of a chariot, horseman.

see HEBREW rakab

לְרַכָּב֗וֹ לָֽרַכָּ֗ב לרכב לרכבו רַכָּ֛ב רכב lā·rak·kāḇ lārakkāḇ larakKav lə·rak·kā·ḇōw lərakkāḇōw lerakkaVo rak·kāḇ rakkāḇ rakKavInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts