Original Word: יָרוֹק
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: yarowq
Pronunciation: yah-roke
Phonetic Spelling: (yaw-roke')
Definition: Green
Meaning: green, an herb

green thing

From yaraq; green, i.e. An herb -- green thing.

see HEBREW yaraq

Word Origin
from the same as yereq
Definition
a green thing
NASB Translation
green thing (1).

יָרוֺק noun [masculine] green thing (= יָרָק), only as food of wild ass Job 39:8.

Word Origin: Derived from the root יָרַק (yarak), which means "to spit" or "to be green."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 5515 • χλωρός (chloros): This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe the color green, particularly in reference to grass or vegetation. It shares a similar semantic field with יָרוֹק (Yarok), emphasizing the freshness and vitality of living plants.

Usage: The word יָרוֹק (Yarok) is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe the green color of plants and herbs. It is often associated with life, growth, and fertility due to its connection with vegetation.

Context: יָרוֹק (Yarok) appears in the Hebrew Bible to describe the lush, verdant color of plant life. This term is emblematic of the vibrancy and vitality found in nature, often symbolizing life and prosperity. In the ancient Near Eastern context, green was a color that signified fertility and abundance, reflecting the agrarian society's dependence on the land's productivity. The use of יָרוֹק (Yarok) in biblical texts underscores the importance of agriculture and the divine provision of sustenance through the earth's bounty. The color green, as represented by יָרוֹק, is a reminder of God's creation and the life-giving properties of the natural world.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is used in contexts that highlight the beauty and richness of the earth, as seen in passages that describe the flourishing of plants and the promise of new life. The imagery of green herbs and plants serves as a metaphor for spiritual growth and renewal, drawing a parallel between the physical and spiritual realms.

יָר֣וֹק ירוק yā·rō·wq yaRok yārōwqInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts