Lexicon yeraqon: Paleness, Greenishness Original Word: יֵרָקוֹן Strong's Exhaustive Concordance greenish, yellow From yereq; paleness, whether of persons (from fright), or of plants (from drought) -- greenish, yellow. see HEBREW yereq NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as yereq Definition mildew, paleness, lividness NASB Translation mildew (5), pale (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs יֵרָקוֺן noun masculine mildew, paleness, lividnees; 1 mildew Amos 4:9; Deuteronomy 28:22; 1 Kings 8:37; Haggai 2:27; 2Chronicles 6:28 (all "" שִׁדָּפוֺן). 2 paleness (of face) Jeremiah 30:6. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root יָרַק (yarak), meaning "to be green" or "to become pale."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 5511: χλωρός (chloros) • meaning "green" or "pale," often used in the New Testament to describe the color of grass or the appearance of a sickly pallor, as seen in Revelation 6:8, "I looked, and behold, a pale horse! And its rider's name was Death, and Hades followed him." Usage: The term יֵרָקוֹן appears in the context of describing a condition of paleness, typically as a result of fear, illness, or distress. It is used in the Hebrew Bible to convey a sense of diminished life or vitality. Context: יֵרָקוֹן (yerakon) is a noun that appears in the Hebrew Bible to describe a state of paleness, often linked to fear or illness. This term is used to depict a physical manifestation of internal distress or a reaction to external circumstances. In the ancient Near Eastern context, paleness could be indicative of a variety of conditions, including fear, disease, or malnutrition. The use of יֵרָקוֹן in the biblical text serves to emphasize the severity of the situation being described, highlighting the impact on the individual's physical appearance and overall well-being. The term is relatively rare in the biblical corpus, underscoring its specific and poignant application when it does appear. Forms and Transliterations וְיֵרָק֜וֹן וּבַיֵּֽרָקוֹן֙ וּבַיֵּרָק֑וֹן וּבַיֵּרָקוֹן֒ ובירקון וירקון יֵרָק֜וֹן ירקון לְיֵרָקֽוֹן׃ לירקון׃ lə·yê·rā·qō·wn leyeraKon ləyêrāqōwn ū·ḇay·yê·rā·qō·wn ūḇayyêrāqōwn uvaiyeraKon veyeraKon wə·yê·rā·qō·wn wəyêrāqōwn yê·rā·qō·wn yeraKon yêrāqōwnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 28:22 HEB: וּבַחֶ֔רֶב וּבַשִּׁדָּפ֖וֹן וּבַיֵּרָק֑וֹן וּרְדָפ֖וּךָ עַ֥ד NAS: and with blight and with mildew, and they will pursue KJV: and with blasting, and with mildew; and they shall pursue INT: the sword blight mildew will pursue until 1 Kings 8:37 2 Chronicles 6:28 Jeremiah 30:6 Amos 4:9 Haggai 2:17 6 Occurrences |