Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “רָתַק”
Understanding râthaq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
bind. - to fasten 1) to bind 1a) (Niphal) to be snapped, be broken 1b) (Pual) to be bound
H7576
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
רָתַק
Phoneticraw-thak'
Transliterationrâthaq
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
bind. - to fasten 1) to bind 1a) (Niphal) to be snapped, be broken 1b) (Pual) to be bound
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Ecclesiastes 12:6 | “Or ever the silver cord be loosed, or the golden bowl be broken, or the pitcher be broken at the fountain, or the wheel broken at the cistern.” Word: רָתַק (râthaq) | |
| Nahum 3:10 | “Yet was she carried away, she went into captivity: her young children also were dashed in pieces at the top of all the streets: and they cast lots for her honourable men, and all her great men were bound in chains.” Word: רָתַק (râthaq) |
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