The meaning of “רָקָב”
Understanding râqâb reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
rottenness (thing). - decay (by caries) 1) rottenness, decay (always fig)
רָקָב
rottenness (thing). - decay (by caries) 1) rottenness, decay (always fig)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Job 13:28 | “And he, as a rotten thing, consumeth, as a garment that is moth eaten. ” Word: רָקָב (râqâb) | |
| Proverbs 12:4 | “A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.” Word: רָקָב (râqâb) | |
| Proverbs 14:30 | “A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.” Word: רָקָב (râqâb) | |
| Hosea 5:12 | “Therefore will I be unto Ephraim as a moth, and to the house of Judah as rottenness.” Word: רָקָב (râqâb) | |
| Habakkuk 3:16 | “When I heard, my belly trembled; my lips quivered at the voice: rottenness entered into my bones, and I trembled in myself, that I might rest in the day of trouble: when he cometh up unto the people, he will invade them with his troops.” Word: רָקָב (râqâb) |
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