Lexicon riqqabon: Decay, rottenness Original Word: רִקָּבוֹן Strong's Exhaustive Concordance rotten From raqab; decay (by caries) -- rotten. see HEBREW raqab NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom raqeb Definition rottenness, decay NASB Translation rotten (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs רִקָּבוֺן noun [masculine] id.; — ׳עֵץ ר Job 41:19 wood of rottenness, = rotten wood (in figurative). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root רָקַב (raqab), which means "to rot" or "to decay."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 4592: σῆψις (sepsis) • decay, corruption Usage: The word רִקָּבוֹן appears in the Hebrew Bible to convey the concept of decay, both in a physical sense and as a metaphor for moral or spiritual degradation. It is used to describe the consequences of sin and the deterioration that follows. Context: רִקָּבוֹן (riqqavon) is a noun that appears in the Hebrew Scriptures to denote decay or rottenness. It is often used in a figurative sense to describe the moral and spiritual decay that results from sin and disobedience to God. The term is found in contexts that highlight the consequences of turning away from divine commandments, illustrating the internal and external corruption that ensues. For example, in Proverbs 12:4, the term is used to describe the effect of a disgraceful wife on her husband: "A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but she who causes shame is like decay in his bones." This metaphorical use underscores the destructive impact of moral failings on personal and communal well-being. The imagery of decay serves as a powerful reminder of the need for righteousness and adherence to God's laws to maintain spiritual health and integrity. Forms and Transliterations רִקָּב֣וֹן רקבון rikkaVon riq·qā·ḇō·wn riqqāḇōwnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 41:27 HEB: בַּרְזֶ֑ל לְעֵ֖ץ רִקָּב֣וֹן נְחוּשָֽׁה׃ NAS: as straw, Bronze as rotten wood. KJV: as straw, [and] brass as rotten wood. INT: iron wood rotten Bronze 1 Occurrence |
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