The meaning of “רַק”
Understanding raq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
the same as רַק as a noun but, even, except, howbeit howsoever, at the least, nevertheless, nothing but, notwithstanding...
רַק
the same as רַק as a noun but, even, except, howbeit howsoever, at the least, nevertheless, nothing but, notwithstanding, only, save, so (that), surely, yet (so), in any wise. - properly, leanness, i.e. (figuratively) limitation - only adverbial, merely, or conjunctional, although 1) only, altogether, surely 1a) only 1b) only, nought but, altogether (in limitation) 1c) save, except (after a negative) 1d) only, altogether, surely (with an affirmative) 1e) if only, provided only (prefixed for emphasis) 1f) only, exclusively (for emphasis)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 26:29 | “That thou wilt do us no hurt, as we have not touched thee, and as we have done unto thee nothing but good, and have sent thee away in peace: thou art now the blessed of the Lord.” Word: רַק (raq) | |
| Exodus 8:29 | “And Moses said, Behold, I go out from thee, and I will intreat the Lord that the swarms of flies may depart from Pharaoh, from his servants, and from his people, to morrow: but let not Pharaoh deal deceitfully any more in not letting the people go to sacrifice to the Lord.” Word: רַק (raq) | |
| Joshua 6:18 | “And ye, in any wise keep yourselves from the accursed thing, lest ye make yourselves accursed, when ye take of the accursed thing, and make the camp of Israel a curse, and trouble it.” Word: רַק (raq) | |
| Judges 19:20 | “And the old man said, Peace be with thee; howsoever let all thy wants lie upon me; only lodge not in the street.” Word: רַק (raq) | |
| 1 Kings 8:25 | “Therefore now, Lord God of Israel, keep with thy servant David my father that thou promisedst him, saying, There shall not fail thee a man in my sight to sit on the throne of Israel; so that thy children take heed to their way, that they walk before me as thou hast walked before me.” Word: רַק (raq) |
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