The meaning of “רָחוֹק”
Understanding râchôwq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or רָחֹק râchôq (raw-khoke'); from רָחַק (a-) far (abroad, off), long ago, of old, space, great while to come. - remote,...
רָחוֹק
or רָחֹק râchôq (raw-khoke'); from רָחַק (a-) far (abroad, off), long ago, of old, space, great while to come. - remote, literally or figuratively, of place or time - specifically, precious - often used adverbially (with preposition) adj 1) remote, far, distant, distant lands, distant ones 1a) of distance, time n m 2) distance 2a) from a distance (with prep)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 37:18 | “And when they saw him afar off, even before he came near unto them, they conspired against him to slay him.” Word: רָחוֹק (râchôwq) | |
| Judges 18:28 | “And there was no deliverer, because it was far from Zidon, and they had no business with any man; and it was in the valley that lieth by Beth–rehob. And they built a city, and dwelt therein.” Word: רָחוֹק (râchôwq) | |
| 1 Chronicles 17:17 | “And yet this was a small thing in thine eyes, O God; for thou hast also spoken of thy servant’s house for a great while to come, and hast regarded me according to the estate of a man of high degree, O Lord God.” Word: רָחוֹק (râchôwq) | |
| Job 36:25 | “Every man may see it; man may behold it afar off.” Word: רָחוֹק (râchôwq) | |
| Jeremiah 31:3 | “The Lord hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.” Word: רָחוֹק (râchôwq) |
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