Strong's Lexicon racheq: Distant, far, remote Original Word: רָחֵק Word Origin: From the root verb רָחַק (rachaq), meaning "to be far" or "to be distant." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3112 (μακράν, makran): Meaning "far" or "distant," used in the New Testament to describe physical or metaphorical distance. - G4207 (πορρωτέρω, porroterō): Meaning "further" or "farther," often used in the context of distance. Usage: The Hebrew word "racheq" is used to describe physical distance, remoteness, or separation. It can refer to geographical distance, as well as metaphorical or relational distance. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it often conveys the idea of being far away from a place, person, or even God. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the concept of distance was not only geographical but also relational and spiritual. Being "far" from God or His presence was often seen as a negative state, implying separation from His blessings and protection. Conversely, being "near" to God was associated with favor and intimacy. The Israelites' understanding of distance was deeply intertwined with their covenant relationship with God, where proximity to Him was a sign of faithfulness and obedience. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom rachaq Definition removing, departing NASB Translation far (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [רָחֵק] verbal adjective removing, departing; — plural suffix, as substantive, רְחֵקֶיךָ Psalm 73:27 those departing from thee (i.e. from ׳י). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance remoteFrom rachaq; remote -- that are far. see HEBREW rachaq Forms and Transliterations רְחֵקֶ֣יךָ רחקיך rə·ḥê·qe·ḵā recheKeicha rəḥêqeḵāLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 73:27 HEB: כִּֽי־ הִנֵּ֣ה רְחֵקֶ֣יךָ יֹאבֵ֑דוּ הִ֝צְמַ֗תָּה NAS: For, behold, those who are far from You will perish; KJV: For, lo, they that are far from thee shall perish: INT: For behold are far will perish have destroyed 1 Occurrence |
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