Strong's Lexicon raq: Only, merely, but, however Original Word: רַק Word Origin: Derived from a root word meaning "to be thin" or "to be empty." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for "raq" is "μόνον" (monon), Strong's Greek #3440, which also means "only" or "alone." Usage: The Hebrew word "raq" is used as an adverb to denote limitation or exclusivity. It often serves to emphasize a restriction or a singular focus, indicating that something is the sole or primary consideration. In the context of biblical texts, "raq" can highlight a condition or stipulation, often setting apart a specific aspect from others. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, language was used with precision to convey specific meanings and nuances. The use of "raq" would have been understood by the original audience as a way to draw attention to particular instructions or conditions, often in legal, covenantal, or narrative contexts. This reflects the importance of clarity and specificity in communication, especially in matters of law and covenant. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originthe same as raq, q.v. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance but, even, except, howbeit howsoever, at the least, neverthelessThe same as raq as a noun; properly, leanness, i.e. (figuratively) limitation; only adverbial, merely, or conjunctional, although -- but, even, except, howbeit howsoever, at the least, nevertheless, nothing but, notwithstanding, only, save, so (that), surely, yet (so), in any wise. see HEBREW raq Forms and Transliterations הֲרַ֤ק הרק וְרַק֙ וְרַק־ ורק ורק־ רַ֕ק רַ֖ק רַ֗ק רַ֚ק רַ֛ק רַ֞ק רַ֠ק רַ֡ק רַ֣ק רַ֣ק ׀ רַ֤ק רַ֥ק רַ֧ק רַ֭ק רַק֩ רַק֮ רַק־ רק רק־ hă·raq haRak hăraq rak raq raq- verak wə·raq wə·raq- wəraq wəraq-Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 6:5 HEB: מַחְשְׁבֹ֣ת לִבּ֔וֹ רַ֥ק רַ֖ע כָּל־ KJV: of his heart [was] only evil INT: of the thoughts of his heart only evil every Genesis 14:24 Genesis 19:8 Genesis 20:11 Genesis 24:8 Genesis 26:29 Genesis 41:40 Genesis 47:22 Genesis 47:26 Genesis 50:8 Exodus 8:9 Exodus 8:11 Exodus 8:28 Exodus 8:29 Exodus 9:26 Exodus 10:17 Exodus 10:24 Exodus 21:19 Numbers 12:2 Numbers 20:19 Deuteronomy 2:28 Deuteronomy 2:35 Deuteronomy 2:37 Deuteronomy 3:11 Deuteronomy 3:19 109 Occurrences |
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