תַּכְרִיךְ (takh.rikh)
takh.rikh
robe
H:N-MQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- H:N-M
Word Overview
The Hebrew noun takhrikh refers specifically to a robe or outer garment. It appears only once in the entire Old Testament, found in Esther 8:15. In this narrative context, it describes the royal attire worn by Mordecai when he is honored by King Ahasuerus.
While the Bible uses various words for clothing, takhrikh denotes a distinct type of robe, likely signifying status or official dignity rather than simple daily wear. Its singular occurrence highlights its importance as a marker of honor in the royal court, serving as a visual symbol of Mordecai’s elevated position and the reversal of his fortunes.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word takhrikh appears only once in Scripture, marking Mordecai’s dramatic rise in Esther 8:15. He steps out wearing a robe of fine linen and purple, a clear sign that God has turned his sorrow into joy. This single garment shows how quickly circumstances can change when divine favor is at work.
For you, this reminds us that our current struggles do not define our final story. God sees your faithfulness even when it goes unnoticed by the world. His timing brings restoration in ways we cannot predict, turning moments of shame into occasions for honor and peace.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ a robe of1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וְ/תַכְרִ֥יךְ1×
Key Verses
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Esther 8:15
Mordecai went out of the presence of the king in royal clothing of blue and white, and with a great crown of gold, and with a robe of fine linen and purple; and the city of Susa shouted and was glad.
This is the only occurrence of takhrikh in the Bible, where it visually confirms Mordecai’s sudden elevation from danger to royal honor.