Original Word: רַק
Part of Speech: Adverb
Transliteration: raq
Pronunciation: rahk
Phonetic Spelling: (rak)
Definition: Only, merely, but, however
Meaning: leanness, limitation, merely, although

but, even, except, howbeit howsoever, at the least, nevertheless

The same as raq as a noun; properly, leanness, i.e. (figuratively) limitation; only adverbial, merely, or conjunctional, although -- but, even, except, howbeit howsoever, at the least, nevertheless, nothing but, notwithstanding, only, save, so (that), surely, yet (so), in any wise.

see HEBREW raq

Word Origin
the same as raq, q.v.

Word Origin: Derived from a root word meaning "to be thin" or "to be empty."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1622: ἔνδον (endon) • within, inside
• G1960: ἐπιτρέπω (epitrepo) • to permit, allow
• G2400: ἰδού (idou) • behold, see
• G3440: μόνον (monon) • only, alone
• G3441: μόνος (monos) • alone, only
• G4133: πλήν (plen) • but, except, however

These Greek entries reflect similar concepts of limitation, exclusivity, or emphasis, paralleling the Hebrew "raq" in their respective contexts.

Usage: The word "raq" appears in various contexts in the Hebrew Bible, often to denote a limitation or a condition. It can be translated as "only," "merely," "but," or "although," depending on the context.

Context: • The Hebrew word "raq" is frequently used to express a limitation or a condition in a statement. It can denote exclusivity, as in "only" or "merely," suggesting that something is limited to a particular aspect or condition.
• In Genesis 6:5, "raq" is used to describe the extent of human wickedness: "The LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great on the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually."
• In Deuteronomy 10:15, it emphasizes God's choice: "Yet the LORD set His affection on your fathers and loved them, and He chose you, their descendants after them, above all the peoples, as it is today."
• The word can also introduce a condition or exception, as seen in Joshua 1:7: "Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses commanded you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go."
• "Raq" is used to highlight the singularity or exclusivity of a command, promise, or condition, often underscoring the importance of adherence to divine instructions or the uniqueness of God's actions.

הֲרַ֤ק הרק וְרַק֙ וְרַק־ ורק ורק־ רַ֕ק רַ֖ק רַ֗ק רַ֚ק רַ֛ק רַ֞ק רַ֠ק רַ֡ק רַ֣ק רַ֣ק ׀ רַ֤ק רַ֥ק רַ֧ק רַ֭ק רַק֩ רַק֮ רַק־ רק רק־ hă·raq haRak hăraq rak raq raq- verak wə·raq wə·raq- wəraq wəraq-Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts