Lexical Definition
רַהַט rahaṭ (rah'-hat) trough H:N-M
from an unused root apparently meaning to hollow out
gallery, gutter, trough.
- a channel or watering-box
- by resemblance a ringlet of hair (as forming parallel lines)
1) trough, hollow
2) lock of hair
2a) meaning dubious
See Greek: ληνός
Usage: 3 forms in 3 verses
Brown-Driver-Briggs
I. [ר֫הַט] noun [masculine] trough (where water is collected ?); — for watering cattle; — plural רְהָטִים Gen 30:38; Gen 30:41; Exod 2:16 (all J).
II. [רַ֫הַט] noun [masculine] dubious, Thes and most lock of hair (? from flowing down); — plural רְהָטִים Song 7:6*.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Genesis | 30:38 · 30:41 |
| Exodus | 2:16 |
| Song of Solomon | 7:6* |