◄ 7538. raqab ►
Strong's Lexicon raqab: To rot, decay, decompose Original Word: רָקָב Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: raqab Pronunciation: rah-KAB Phonetic Spelling: (raw-kawb') Definition: decay Meaning: The noun רָקָב refers to "decay" or "rottenness," often used metaphorically to describe moral or spiritual corruption. Word Origin: Derived from the root רָקַב (raqab), which means "to rot" or "to decay." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The Greek equivalent that corresponds to the concept of decay or rottenness is found in Strong's Greek Number G4597, σαπρός (sapros), which means "rotten" or "corrupt." This term is used in the New Testament to describe moral corruption or unwholesomeness, as seen in passages like Matthew 7:17-18, where it refers to bad fruit produced by a bad tree, symbolizing the outcomes of a corrupt life. Usage: The term רָקָב appears in the Hebrew Bible to describe physical decay, as well as metaphorical decay in a moral or spiritual sense. It is used to convey the idea of something that is deteriorating or corrupting from within. Context: • רָקָב (raqab) is a noun that appears in the Hebrew Bible to denote decay or rottenness. It is used in contexts that describe both physical decomposition and metaphorical corruption. For instance, in Proverbs 12:4, it is used to describe the effect of a disgraceful wife on her husband: "A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but she who causes shame is like decay in his bones" (BSB). This usage highlights the destructive impact of moral failings on personal and relational integrity. • The concept of רָקָב is often associated with the consequences of sin and the inherent corruption that can affect individuals and communities. It serves as a vivid illustration of the internal and external effects of turning away from righteousness and truth. • In a broader theological context, רָקָב underscores the biblical theme of the perishable nature of earthly life and the need for spiritual renewal and redemption. It reminds readers of the transient nature of physical existence and the enduring value of spiritual integrity. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from 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 wəḵārāqāḇ Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman'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 HEB: עֲטֶ֣רֶת בַּעְלָ֑הּ וּכְרָקָ֖ב בְּעַצְמוֹתָ֣יו מְבִישָֽׁה׃ NAS: But she who shames [him] is like rottenness in his bones. KJV: but she that maketh ashamed [is] as rottenness in his bones. INT: is the crown of her husband rottenness his bones shames Proverbs 14:30 HEB: לֵ֣ב מַרְפֵּ֑א וּרְקַ֖ב עֲצָמ֣וֹת קִנְאָֽה׃ NAS: But passion is rottenness to the bones. KJV: but envy the rottenness of the bones. INT: heart A tranquil is rottenness to the bones passion Hosea 5:12 HEB: כָעָ֖שׁ לְאֶפְרָ֑יִם וְכָרָקָ֖ב לְבֵ֥ית יְהוּדָֽה׃ NAS: to Ephraim And like rottenness to the house KJV: of Judah as rottenness. INT: A moth to Ephraim rottenness to the house of Judah Habakkuk 3:16 HEB: שְׂפָתַ֔י יָב֥וֹא רָקָ֛ב בַּעֲצָמַ֖י וְתַחְתַּ֣י NAS: quivered. Decay enters KJV: at the voice: rottenness entered INT: my lips enters Decay my bones my place 5 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 7538 5 Occurrences kə·rā·qāḇ — 1 Occ. rā·qāḇ — 1 Occ. ū·ḵə·rā·qāḇ — 1 Occ. ū·rə·qaḇ — 1 Occ. wə·ḵā·rā·qāḇ — 1 Occ.