Lexicon yaroq: Green Original Word: יָרוֹק Strong's Exhaustive Concordance green thing From yaraq; green, i.e. An herb -- green thing. see HEBREW yaraq NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as yereq Definition a green thing NASB Translation green thing (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs יָרוֺק noun [masculine] green thing (= יָרָק), only as food of wild ass Job 39:8. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root יָרַק (yarak), which means "to spit" or "to be green."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 5515 • χλωρός (chloros): This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe the color green, particularly in reference to grass or vegetation. It shares a similar semantic field with יָרוֹק (Yarok), emphasizing the freshness and vitality of living plants. Usage: The word יָרוֹק (Yarok) is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe the green color of plants and herbs. It is often associated with life, growth, and fertility due to its connection with vegetation. Context: יָרוֹק (Yarok) appears in the Hebrew Bible to describe the lush, verdant color of plant life. This term is emblematic of the vibrancy and vitality found in nature, often symbolizing life and prosperity. In the ancient Near Eastern context, green was a color that signified fertility and abundance, reflecting the agrarian society's dependence on the land's productivity. The use of יָרוֹק (Yarok) in biblical texts underscores the importance of agriculture and the divine provision of sustenance through the earth's bounty. The color green, as represented by יָרוֹק, is a reminder of God's creation and the life-giving properties of the natural world. Forms and Transliterations יָר֣וֹק ירוק yā·rō·wq yaRok yārōwqLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 39:8 HEB: וְאַחַ֖ר כָּל־ יָר֣וֹק יִדְרֽוֹשׁ׃ NAS: after every green thing. KJV: after every green thing. INT: after every green and searches 1 Occurrence |