Lexical Definition
רָקָב râqâb (raw-kawb') rottenness H:N-M
from רָקַב
rottenness (thing).
- decay (by caries)
1) rottenness, decay (always fig)
See Greek: σής
Usage: 5 forms in 5 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| רָקָ֛ב | rottenness | Hab.3.16 |
| כְּרָקָ֣ב | like rottenness | Job.13.28 |
| וּרְקַ֖ב | and rottenness of | Prov.14.30 |
| וּכְרָקָ֖ב | and like rottenness | Prov.12.4 |
| וְכָרָקָ֖ב | and like rottenness | Hos.5.12 |
Brown-Driver-Briggs
רָקָב noun [masculine] rottenness, decay (always figurative); — ׳ר absolute; apparently of ravages of worm, in בֵּית יְהוּדָה, in figure Hos 5:12 (|| עָשׁ), compare Job 13:28 (|| id.); elsewhere of decay of bones, caries (in figurative), ׳בְּעַצְמ ׳ר Hab 3:16; Prov 12:4, construct ׳רְקֵב עַצְמ Prov 14:30.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Job | 13:28 |
| Proverbs | 12:4 · 14:30 |
| Hosea | 5:12 |
| Habakkuk | 3:16 |