Strong's Lexicon riyq: Empty, vain, worthless Original Word: רִיק Word Origin: From the root verb רוּק (ruq), meaning "to be empty" or "to pour out." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Greek 2756 (kenos): Meaning "empty" or "vain," often used in the New Testament to describe actions or beliefs that are devoid of truth or substance. - Strong's Greek 3152 (mataios): Meaning "vain" or "futile," used to describe the emptiness of idolatry or worldly pursuits. Usage: The Hebrew word "riyq" is used to describe something that is empty, vain, or without substance. It often conveys the idea of futility or worthlessness, particularly in the context of actions or endeavors that do not yield meaningful results. In the biblical narrative, it is used to highlight the emptiness of certain pursuits or the futility of relying on things that do not have lasting value. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the concept of emptiness or vanity was significant in understanding the futility of idolatry and the pursuit of material wealth without spiritual substance. The Hebrew Scriptures frequently contrast the emptiness of human endeavors apart from God with the fullness and richness of life lived in accordance with His will. This reflects a worldview that values spiritual integrity and divine purpose over temporal success. Brown-Driver-Briggs רִיק noun [masculine] emptiness, vanity; — chiefly in adverb phrase לְרִיק Isaiah 46:4; Job 39:16 in vain (of labour without benefit), so ׳לָר Leviticus 26:16,20 (H), Isaiah 65:23; and as adverb accusative רִיק Isaiah 30:7; Psalm 73:13, probably also Psalm 2:1 (most = empty scheme as רֵיק 2) compare Psalm 4:3 (read probably רֵיק); בְּדֵי דִיק Jeremiah 51:58 = Habakkuk 2:13. — Jeremiah 51:34 see רֵיק 1 above Strong's Exhaustive Concordance empty, to no purpose, in vain thing, vanity From ruwq; emptiness; figuratively, a worthless thing; adverbially, in vain -- empty, to no purpose, (in) vain (thing), vanity. see HEBREW ruwq Forms and Transliterations וָרִ֖יק וריק לְרִ֖יק לְרִ֣יק לָרִ֔יק לָרִ֖יק לָרִיק֙ לריק רִ֑יק רִ֔יק רִ֛יק רִ֥יק רִ֭יק רִֽיק׃ ריק ריק׃ lā·rîq laRik lārîq lə·rîq leRik lərîq Rik rîq vaRik wā·rîq wārîqLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Leviticus 26:16 HEB: נָ֑פֶשׁ וּזְרַעְתֶּ֤ם לָרִיק֙ זַרְעֲכֶ֔ם וַאֲכָלֻ֖הוּ NAS: your seed uselessly, for your enemies KJV: your seed in vain, for your enemies INT: the soul will sow uselessly your seed will eat Leviticus 26:20 Job 39:16 Psalm 2:1 Psalm 4:2 Psalm 73:13 Isaiah 30:7 Isaiah 49:4 Isaiah 65:23 Jeremiah 51:34 Jeremiah 51:58 Habakkuk 2:13 12 Occurrences |
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