Lexicon rathach: To boil, to be hot, to be agitated Original Word: רָתַח Strong's Exhaustive Concordance boil A primitive root; to boil -- boil. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to boil NASB Translation boil (2), seething (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [רָתַח] verb boil (Late Hebrew id.; Ecclus 43:3Hiph`il make hot; Aramaic רְתַח,  boil); — Pi`el Imperative masculine singular רַתַּח causative Ezekiel 24:5 cause to boil, bring to boiling, with accusative of thing. Pu`al Perfect3plural רֻתְּחוּ Job 30:27 my bowels have been made to boil without quiet (figurative of violent emotion). Hiph`il Imperfect3masculine singular יַרְתִּיחַ כַּסּיר מְצוּלָה Job 41:23 he (the crocodile) maketh the depth boil like the pot.. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: A primitive rootCorresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G2204 (ζέω, zeo), which also means to boil or to be hot. This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe fervency or zeal, capturing the same essence of heat and intensity found in the Hebrew רָתַח. An example of its usage is found in Romans 12:11, "Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord." Here, the concept of boiling is metaphorically applied to describe passionate and enthusiastic service to God. Usage: The verb רָתַח is used in the context of boiling or seething, often referring to the physical process of a liquid reaching a high temperature and bubbling. It can also metaphorically describe emotions or situations that are intense or agitated. Context: The Hebrew verb רָתַח (rathach) appears in the Old Testament to describe the process of boiling, which is a common activity in ancient culinary practices. This term is used in contexts that involve cooking or preparing food, where the action of boiling is necessary to transform raw ingredients into edible forms. The verb can also be applied metaphorically to describe intense emotions or situations, such as anger or turmoil, where the imagery of boiling conveys a sense of heat and agitation. The concept of boiling is significant in biblical literature, as it often symbolizes purification or transformation, both physically and spiritually. Forms and Transliterations יַרְתִּ֣יחַ ירתיח רְתָחֶ֔יהָ רֻתְּח֥וּ רתחו רתחיה rə·ṯā·ḥe·hā retaCheiha rəṯāḥehā rut·tə·ḥū rutteChu ruttəḥū yar·tî·aḥ yarTiach yartîaḥLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 30:27 HEB: מֵעַ֖י רֻתְּח֥וּ וְלֹא־ דָ֗מּוּ NAS: I am seething within and cannot KJV: My bowels boiled, and rested INT: within I am seething and cannot relax Job 41:31 Ezekiel 24:5 3 Occurrences |
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