Strong's Lexicon reqam: Empty-handed, in vain, without cause Original Word: רֵיקָם Word Origin: From the root רֵיק (req), meaning "empty" or "vain." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of "empty-handed" or "in vain" can be related to Greek words such as κενός (kenos - G2756), meaning "empty" or "vain," and μάταιος (mataios - G3152), meaning "futile" or "worthless." Usage: The Hebrew word "reqam" is used to describe a state of being empty-handed or without gain. It often conveys the idea of futility or lack of success. In the context of the Bible, it is used to express situations where efforts yield no results or when someone departs without receiving what they might have expected. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, including Israel, the concept of leaving "empty-handed" was significant, especially in contexts of hospitality, trade, and worship. For instance, guests were often sent away with gifts, and worshipers were expected to bring offerings. The idea of emptiness also carried spiritual connotations, reflecting a lack of blessing or divine favor. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom riq Definition emptily, vainly NASB Translation empty (6), empty-handed (8), without cause (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs רֵיקָם adverb emptily, vainly; — 1 in empty condition, empty = with empty hands; with verb of sending Genesis 31:42 (E), Deuteronomy 15:13; 1 Samuel 6:3; Job 22:9; of going forth Exodus 3:21, returning Ruth 1:21; Ruth 3:17; = without an offering, ׳לֹא יֵרָאוּ פָנַי ד Exodus 23:15 (E) = Exodus 34:20 (J), more fully Deuteronomy 16:16 (compare [פָנֶה] II. 2 ראה Niph`al 1 b). 2 in vain, without effect : with שׁוּב 2 Samuel 1:22 (poem), Isaiah 55:11; Jeremiah 14:3 (but see רֵיק 1), Jeremiah 50:9; probably also ׳צוֺרֲרִי ר Psalm 7:5 those who were my adversaries in vain (without success); ׳הַבּוֺגְדִים ר Psalm 25:3 that deal treacherously in vain <in both most without cause). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance without cause, empty, in vain, void From reyq; emptily; figuratively (objective) ineffectually, (subjective) undeservedly -- without cause, empty, in vain, void. see HEBREW reyq Forms and Transliterations וְרֵיקָ֖ם וריקם רֵיקָ֑ם רֵיקָ֔ם רֵיקָ֖ם רֵיקָ֣ם רֵיקָֽם׃ ריקם ריקם׃ rê·qām reiKam rêqām vereiKam wə·rê·qām wərêqāmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 31:42 HEB: כִּ֥י עַתָּ֖ה רֵיקָ֣ם שִׁלַּחְתָּ֑נִי אֶת־ NAS: you would have sent me away empty-handed. God KJV: had been with me, surely thou hadst sent me away now empty. God INT: surely now empty-handed have sent my affliction Exodus 3:21 Exodus 23:15 Exodus 34:20 Deuteronomy 15:13 Deuteronomy 16:16 Ruth 1:21 Ruth 3:17 1 Samuel 6:3 2 Samuel 1:22 Job 22:9 Psalm 7:4 Psalm 25:3 Isaiah 55:11 Jeremiah 14:3 Jeremiah 50:9 16 Occurrences |
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