### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Hebrew word **râchash**, represented by `{{H7370}}`, is a primitive root meaning **to gush** or **indite**. It appears only **1 time** in **1 unique verse** in the Bible, making its single usage particularly significant in understanding its meaning as an overflowing or bubbling up of words and emotions.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
The sole appearance of `{{H7370}}` is in [[Psalms 45:1]], which is introduced as "A Song of loves." Here, the psalmist declares, "My heart is **inditing** a good matter." The word describes the action of the psalmist's heart `{{H3820}}` as it overflows with a "good matter" `{{H2896}}` concerning the king `{{H4428}}`. The imagery suggests an unstoppable, gushing inspiration that must be expressed, further illustrated by the parallel statement, "my tongue is the pen of a ready writer."
### Related Words & Concepts
Several words within its only context illuminate the meaning of `{{H7370}}`:
* `{{H3820}}` **lêb** (heart): This is the source of the "inditing." As the center of feelings, will, and intellect, the heart is portrayed as the wellspring from which the good matter gushes forth [[Psalms 45:1]].
* `{{H1697}}` **dâbâr** (matter): This is the substance of what is being indited, defined as "a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing." It is the message itself that overflows from the psalmist [[Psalms 45:1]].
* `{{H4428}}` **melek** (king): The entire inspired utterance is directed "touching the **king**." This identifies the royal subject of the psalmist's heartfelt composition [[Psalms 45:1]].
* `{{H3956}}` **lâshôwn** (tongue): The psalmist equates his **tongue**, the instrument of speech, with the **pen** `{{H5842}}` of a ready writer, directly linking the inner gushing of the heart with its outward, skilful expression [[Psalms 45:1]].
### Theological Significance
The theological weight of `{{H7370}}` is found in its vivid depiction of divine inspiration.
* **The Overflowing Heart:** The word portrays the origin of this sacred song not as a cold, intellectual exercise but as a passionate and spontaneous gushing from the **heart** `{{H3820}}`. The message about the king is so good it cannot be contained.
* **Inspired Composition:** The psalm is labeled a **Maschil** `{{H4905}}`, an instructive or didactic poem. This indicates that the overflowing words are not just emotional but are also intended for sacred instruction and worship, presented to the "chief Musician" `{{H5329}}` [[Psalms 45:1]].
* **A Song of Praise:** The "good matter" is specifically a "Song of loves" (`{{H7892}}`, `{{H3039}}`). The act of inditing is thus an expression of deep affection and praise, directed at a royal figure, celebrating his majesty and virtue.
### Summary
In summary, while **râchash** `{{H7370}}` appears only once, its context provides a profound insight into the nature of inspired praise. It moves beyond simple speech to describe a heart so full of a "good matter" that it gushes forth like a spring. This singular use in [[Psalms 45:1]] beautifully illustrates the passionate and heartfelt origin of sacred song dedicated to the king.
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