Hebrew / Aramaic entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
| Strong's Number: | H4817 |
|---|---|
| Word: | מֶרכָּב |
| Part of Speech: | noun masc |
| Etymology: | from H7392 |
| Language: | Hebrew |
| Occurrences: | 3 |
| Transliteration: | merkab |
| Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation: | mer-kawb' |
| Meaning: | 1. a chariot 2. also a seat (in a vehicle) |
| KJV Renderings: | chariot, covering, saddle. |
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מֶרְכָּב noun masculine Lev 15:9 chariot, riding-seat (properly riding-place); —
Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament
R. Laird Harris, Gleason L. Archer, and Bruce K. Waltke
