Strong's Lexicon req: Empty, vain, worthless Original Word: רֵיק Word Origin: From the root רָקַק (raqaq), meaning "to be empty" or "to make empty." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for "req" is κενός (kenos), which also means empty or vain. This term appears in the New Testament, such as in Philippians 2:3, "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty (kenos) pride." Usage: The Hebrew word "req" is used to describe something that is empty or lacking in substance. It often conveys the idea of worthlessness or vanity, emphasizing the absence of value or purpose. In the biblical context, it can refer to people, actions, or things that are devoid of spiritual or moral worth. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the concept of emptiness or vanity was often associated with idolatry and the pursuit of material wealth over spiritual richness. The Hebrew Scriptures frequently warn against placing trust in things that are "req," highlighting the futility of relying on anything other than God. This reflects a broader biblical theme that true fulfillment and purpose are found in a relationship with the Creator rather than in earthly possessions or pursuits. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom riq Definition empty, vain NASB Translation emptied (1), empty (6), foolish ones (1), idle (1), satisfied (1), worthless (4). Brown-Driver-Briggs [רֵיק], רֵק adjective empty, vain — masculine absolute רֵק Genesis 37:24 2t.; feminine דֵקָה feminine דֵקָה Ezekiel 24:11; Isaiah 29:8; masculine plural רֵ(י)קִים Judges 7:16 +; feminine plural רֵקוֺת Genesis 41:27; — 1 empty, of vessels 2 Kings 4:3; Judges 7:16; Ezekiel 24:11 #NAME? Jeremiah 14:3 (רֵיקִים for דֵיקָם), Jeremiah 51:34 (רֵיק for רִיק); of pit Genesis 37:24 (J), lap Nehemiah 5:13, ears of grain Genesis 41:27 (E; דֵּקּוֺת Genesis 41:6; Genesis 41:7; Genesis 41:23; Genesis 41:24); רֵקָה נַפְשׁוֺ Isaiah 29:8 (compare Isaiah 32:6 √ 1). 2 empty, idle, worthless, ethically; אנשׁים ריקים worthless fellows Judges 9:4; Judges 11:3; 2Chronicles 13:7, so הָרֵקִים alone(as substantive) 2 Samuel 6:20; מְרַדֵּף רֵיקִים Proverbs 12:11 AV RV of persons; < vain, unprofitable things, Proverbs 28:19 (see Toy); מִן ׳דָּבָר ר Deuteronomy 32:47 (D) a thing too empty (of significance) for you; + (probably) Psalm 4:3 (רֵיק for ᵑ0 רִיק) love an empty thing ("" כזב), of abortive course of action. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance emptied, vain fellow, man Or (shorter) req {rake}; from ruwq; empty; figuratively, worthless -- emptied(-ty), vain (fellow, man). see HEBREW ruwq Forms and Transliterations הָרֵק֔וֹת הָרֵקִֽים׃ הרקות הרקים׃ וְרֵיקָ֣ה וָרֵ֑ק וריקה ורק רֵ֔ק רֵ֝קִ֗ים רֵ֥ק רֵיקִ֔ים רֵיקִ֣ים רֵיקִים֙ רֵקִ֔ים רֵקִ֖ים רֵקִים֙ רֵקָ֑ה ריקים רק רקה רקים hā·rê·qîm hā·rê·qō·wṯ hareKim hareKot hārêqîm hārêqōwṯ rê·qāh rê·qîm reiKim Rek reKah reKim rêq rêqāh rêqîm vaRek vereiKah wā·rêq wārêq wə·rê·qāh wərêqāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 37:24 HEB: הַבֹּ֑רָה וְהַבּ֣וֹר רֵ֔ק אֵ֥ין בּ֖וֹ NAS: Now the pit was empty, without KJV: and the pit [was] empty, [there was] no water INT: the pit now the pit was empty without water Genesis 41:27 Deuteronomy 32:47 Judges 7:16 Judges 9:4 Judges 11:3 2 Samuel 6:20 2 Kings 4:3 2 Chronicles 13:7 Nehemiah 5:13 Proverbs 12:11 Proverbs 28:19 Isaiah 29:8 Ezekiel 24:11 14 Occurrences |
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