Lexical Summary yeraqraq: Greenish, pale Original Word: יְרַקְרַק Strong's Exhaustive Concordance yellowish From the same as yereq; yellowishness: see HEBREW yereq NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as yereq Definition greenish, pale green NASB Translation glistening (1), greenish (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs יְרַקְרַק (Sta§ 156, 234) adjective greenish, pale-green (compare Assyrian ra‡ra‡‡u, ZimBP 37) — Leviticus 13:49; Psalm 68:14; feminine plural יְרַקְרַקּוֺת Leviticus 14:37; — of plague spots Leviticus 13:49; Leviticus 14:37; as substantive Psalm 68:14 the green-shimmering (Che) of gold. Topical Lexicon Meaning and Range of Imagery יְרַקְרַק denotes a pale green-to-yellow shade. Scripture employs the term in two contrasting settings: (1) as an indicator of corruption in the Levitical purity laws, and (2) as a description of radiant beauty in worship poetry. The breadth of usage—spanning uncleanness to glory—highlights the capacity of a single color nuance to illuminate diverse theological truths. Occurrences Ceremonial Significance in Leviticus In the legislation governing surface mildew and house plagues, the “greenish or reddish” mark (Leviticus 13:49; 14:37) signals an invasive decay that renders cloth, leather, or masonry unclean. The priestly inspection, quarantine, and potential destruction underscore covenantal holiness: Israel must guard against even subtle encroachments of impurity. The color alert is therefore not aesthetic but diagnostic. By God’s design, visual perception becomes a safeguard for communal well-being, reminding worshippers that sin and corruption often announce themselves in early, discernible shades that must be addressed before they spread. Poetic Splendor in Psalm 68 Psalm 68 celebrates the triumphant procession of the LORD. Within this victory hymn the psalmist proclaims, “Even while you repose among the sheepfolds, the wings of the dove are covered with silver, and her feathers with shimmering gold” (Psalm 68:13). The same word that once marked mildew now describes the iridescent luster of a dove’s plumage. The poet transforms the color from a symbol of contamination into one of royal magnificence, illustrating the Lord’s power to reverse circumstance: what was formerly associated with impurity is transfigured into radiant glory. Theological Thread 1. God’s holiness exposes corruption (Leviticus). Ministry Application • Discernment: Like the priests of Leviticus, believers are called to notice early signs of moral decay in personal life and fellowship, addressing them promptly through confession and repentance (1 John 1:9). Forms and Transliterations וְ֝אֶבְרוֹתֶ֗יהָ ואברותיה יְרַקְרַ֣ק ׀ יְרַקְרַקֹּ֔ת ירקרק ירקרקת veevroTeiha wə’eḇrōwṯehā wə·’eḇ·rō·w·ṯe·hā yə·raq·raq yə·raq·raq·qōṯ yerakRak yerakrakKot yəraqraq yəraqraqqōṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Leviticus 13:49 HEB: וְהָיָ֨ה הַנֶּ֜גַע יְרַקְרַ֣ק ׀ א֣וֹ אֲדַמְדָּ֗ם NAS: if the mark is greenish or reddish KJV: And if the plague be greenish or reddish INT: become the mark is greenish or reddish Leviticus 14:37 Psalm 68:13 3 Occurrences |
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