Strong's Lexicon raqab: To rot, decay, decompose Original Word: רָקָב Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts of decay or corruption is φθορά (phthora), Strong's Greek #5356, which also conveys the idea of corruption or moral decay. Usage: The Hebrew verb "raqab" primarily denotes the process of rotting or decaying. It is used in the context of physical decomposition, often referring to the decay of organic matter such as flesh or wood. The term can also be metaphorically applied to describe moral or spiritual corruption. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the concept of decay was not only a physical reality but also carried significant spiritual implications. The process of decomposition was seen as a natural consequence of death, a reminder of the impermanence of life and the effects of sin. In a culture that valued purity and cleanliness, decay was often associated with impurity and was to be avoided or cleansed. The imagery of decay served as a powerful metaphor for the consequences of turning away from God's commandments. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom raqeb Definition rottenness, decay NASB Translation decay (1), rotten thing (1), rottenness (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs רָקָב noun [masculine] rottenness, decay (always figurative); — ׳ר absolute; apparently of ravages of worm, in בֵּית יְהוּדָה, in figure Hosea 5:12 ("" עָשׁ), compare Job 13:28 ("" id.); elsewhere of decay of bones, caries (in figurative), ׳בְּעַצְמ ׳ר Habakkuk 3:16; Proverbs 12:4, construct ׳רְקֵב עַצְמ Proverbs 14:30. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance rottenness thing From raqab; decay (by caries) -- rottenness (thing). see HEBREW raqab Forms and Transliterations וְכָרָקָ֖ב וּכְרָקָ֖ב וּרְקַ֖ב וכרקב ורקב כְּרָקָ֣ב כרקב רָקָ֛ב רקב kə·rā·qāḇ keraKav kərāqāḇ rā·qāḇ raKav rāqāḇ ū·ḵə·rā·qāḇ ū·rə·qaḇ ucheraKav ūḵərāqāḇ ureKav ūrəqaḇ vecharaKav wə·ḵā·rā·qāḇ wəḵārāqāḇLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 13:28 HEB: וְ֭הוּא כְּרָקָ֣ב יִבְלֶ֑ה כְּ֝בֶ֗גֶד NAS: While I am decaying like a rotten thing, Like a garment KJV: And he, as a rotten thing, consumeth, INT: he A rotten I am decaying A garment Proverbs 12:4 Proverbs 14:30 Hosea 5:12 Habakkuk 3:16 5 Occurrences |
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