רָכַל
ra.khal (H7402)
to trade
AI Word Study
The Hebrew word רָכַל (ra.khal) is derived from the Strong's number H7402. Its primary definition is "to trade." This action involves exchanging goods, services, or ideas between individuals or groups for mutual benefit. In the 17 instances where this word appears in the Bible, it covers a range of trading activities. Its significance lies in its connection to commerce and wealth, suggesting that the word has economic and social implications. The use of this word may indicate participation in trade, exchange, or commerce, and its frequency throughout the text highlights the importance of trading in the ancient Hebrew culture. Its occurrences in the Bible showcase various applications of this trading concept, from simple bartering to complex economic transactions. This nuanced understanding of trading as an essential aspect of ancient life underscores the value placed on exchanging goods and services for personal gain and social benefit.
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in addition to that which the traders brought, and the traffic of the merchants, and of all the kings of the mixed people, and of the governors of the country.
After him, Malchijah, one of the goldsmiths to the house of the temple servants, and of the merchants, made repairs opposite the gate of Hammiphkad, and to the ascent of the corner.
Between the ascent of the corner and the sheep gate, the goldsmiths and the merchants made repairs.
So the merchants and sellers of all kinds of wares camped outside of Jerusalem once or twice.
Who is this who comes up from the wilderness like pillars of smoke, perfumed with myrrh and frankincense, with all spices of the merchant?
He cropped off the topmost of its young twigs, and carried it to a land of traffic. He planted it in a city of merchants.
and tell Tyre, ‘You who dwell at the entry of the sea, who are the merchant of the peoples to many islands, the Lord Yahweh says: “You, Tyre, have said, ‘I am perfect in beauty.’
“ ‘ “Javan, Tubal, and Meshech were your traders. They traded the persons of men and vessels of bronze for your merchandise.
“ ‘ “The men of Dedan traded with you. Many islands were the market of your hand. They brought you horns of ivory and ebony in exchange.
“ ‘ “Judah and the land of Israel were your traders. They traded wheat of Minnith, confections, honey, oil, and balm for your merchandise.
“ ‘ “The traders of Sheba and Raamah were your traders. They traded for your wares with the chief of all spices, and with all precious stones, and gold.
“ ‘ “Haran, Canneh, and Eden, the traders of Sheba, Asshur and Chilmad, were your traders.
These were your traders in choice wares, in wrappings of blue and embroidered work, and in chests of rich clothing, bound with cords and made of cedar, among your merchandise.
You have increased your merchants more than the stars of the skies. The grasshopper strips, and flees away.