Original Word: מַרְכֹּלֶת
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: markoleth
Pronunciation: mar-ko'-leth
Phonetic Spelling: (mar-ko'-leth)
Definition: Merchandise, Trade
Meaning: a mart

merchandise

From rakal; a mart -- merchandise.

see HEBREW rakal

Word Origin
from rakal
Definition
probably place of trade, marketplace
NASB Translation
merchandise (1).

[מַרְכֹּ֫לֶת] noun feminine probably place of trade, market-place; — suffix בְּמַרְכֻּלְתֵךְ Ezekiel 27:24 in thy market-place (Thes Buhl^Lex Hi-Sm Krae and others; > כָּם רְכֻלָּתֵךְ ᵑ7 Co Berthol, compare Toy).

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb רָכַל (rakal), which means "to trade" or "to go about as a trader."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct one-to-one correspondence in the Greek Strong's entries for מַרְכֹּלֶת, related concepts can be found in Greek terms associated with trade and marketplaces, such as ἀγορά (agora, Strong's Greek 58), which refers to a marketplace or public square where trade occurs.

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the term מַרְכֹּלֶת, emphasizing its role in the economic and social life of ancient biblical communities.

Usage: The term מַרְכֹּלֶת is used in the context of trade and commerce, specifically referring to a marketplace or trading area.

Context: • The Hebrew word מַרְכֹּלֶת appears in the context of trade and commerce in the Old Testament. It is associated with the activities of merchants and traders who would gather in a designated area to buy, sell, and exchange goods. This term reflects the economic practices of ancient Israel and surrounding regions, where marketplaces were central to community life and economic activity.
• In the ancient Near East, marketplaces were not only centers of commerce but also social hubs where people gathered, exchanged news, and interacted with one another. The presence of a marketplace was indicative of a thriving community and was essential for the distribution of goods, both local and imported.
• The concept of מַרְכֹּלֶת underscores the importance of trade in biblical times, highlighting the interconnectedness of different regions through commerce. It also reflects the biblical view of honest trade and fair dealings as integral to a just society.

בְּמַרְכֻלְתֵּֽךְ׃ במרכלתך׃ bə·mar·ḵul·têḵ bemarchulTech bəmarḵultêḵInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts