Strong's H7409 · Hebrew
רֶכֶשׁ
rekesh · /reh'-kesh/
Definition
a relay of animals on a post-route (as stored up for that purpose); by implication, a courser
KJV: dromedary, mule, swift beast.
Root / derivation: from H7408 (רָכַשׁ);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered רֶכֶשׁ across 4 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Esther2 verses
And he wrote in the king Ahasuerus' name, and sealed it with the king's ring, and sent letters by posts on horseback, and riders on mules, camels, and young dromedaries:
Esther 8:14So the posts that rode upon mules and camels went out, being hastened and pressed on by the king's commandment. And the decree was given at Shushan the palace.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H7409 (rekesh) mean?
a relay of animals on a post-route (as stored up for that purpose); by implication, a courser
How many times does H7409 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H7409 (רֶכֶשׁ) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “mules.”
How is rekesh translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H7409 is rendered as “mules” (2×), “beast” (1×), “dromedaries” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word רֶכֶשׁ come from?
from H7408 (רָכַשׁ);