Strong's Lexicon raqeb: Decay, rottenness Original Word: רָקַב Word Origin: Derived from the root רָקַב (raqab), which means "to rot" or "to decay." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4592 (σημεῖον, sēmeion) - While not a direct translation, this Greek word for "sign" or "miracle" can be seen as the opposite of decay, representing divine intervention and renewal. - G1312 (διαφθορά, diaphthora) - Meaning "corruption" or "decay," this Greek term is more directly related to the concept of raqeb. Usage: The Hebrew word "raqeb" refers to physical decay or rottenness, often used metaphorically to describe moral or spiritual corruption. It conveys the idea of something that is deteriorating or wasting away, whether it be a physical body, a structure, or moral integrity. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of decay was often associated with death and impurity. The Israelites had strict laws regarding cleanliness and the handling of dead bodies, as outlined in the Torah. Decay was seen as a natural process but also as a symbol of the consequences of sin and the fallen state of the world. The imagery of decay and rottenness was used by the prophets to call the people to repentance and to highlight the need for spiritual renewal. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to rot NASB Translation rot (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs [רָקֵב] verb rot (Late Hebrew id.; Aramaic רקב in derivatives ); — Qal Imperfect3masculine singular יִרְקַב Isaiah 40:20 (of tree); figurative שֵׁם רְשָׁעִים יִרְקָ֑ב Proverbs 10:7 (Krochm and others יוּקָ֑ב be cursed, √ קבב, compare Toy). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance rot A primitive root; to decay (as by worm-eating) -- rot. Forms and Transliterations יִרְקַ֖ב יִרְקָֽב׃ ירקב ירקב׃ yir·qaḇ yir·qāḇ yirKav yirqaḇ yirqāḇLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Proverbs 10:7 HEB: וְשֵׁ֖ם רְשָׁעִ֣ים יִרְקָֽב׃ NAS: But the name of the wicked will rot. KJV: but the name of the wicked shall rot. INT: the name of the wicked will rot Isaiah 40:20 2 Occurrences |
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