Lexical Definition
רֵכָה Rêkâh (ray-kaw') Rechabite N:N--L
probably feminine from רָכַךְ; softness
Rechah.
- § Rechah = "uttermost part"
- Rekah, a place in Palestine
1) a place in Judah
1a) perhaps the village of 'Rashiah' 3 miles (5 km) south of Jerusalem
Usage: 2 forms in 2 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| רֵכָֽה | Recah | 1Chr.4.12 |
| Ρηχά | of Rechah | LXX.1Chr.4.12 |
Extended Information
- perhaps the village of 'Rashiah' 3 miles (5 km) south of Jerusalem
Brown-Driver-Briggs
רֵכָה proper name, of a location in Judah; — 1Chr 4:12, Πηχαβ.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 4:12 |
Profile
Recah • Descendant of Judah
Recah was a descendant of Judah through Caleb (1 Ch. 4:12).
- A location near Bethlehem בֵּית לֶחֶם only mentioned at 1Ch.4.12;
- only referred to as Recah רֵכָה.
Recah is mentioned only once in the Bible as a descendant of Judah through the line of Caleb (1 Ch. 4:12).
All entries for Recah: רֵכָה