רָקַב (râqab) — Rot

Hebrew word study: רָקַב (râqab), Strong's H7537. to decay (as by worm-eating)

HebrewStrong's H7537
Quick definition
Hebrew word
רָקַב (râqab)
Pronounced: raw-kab'

Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to decay (as by worm-eating)

Word study
Derivation: a primitive root;

KJV translation words: rot.

Where this word appears

Strong's H7537 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Proverbs 10:7 and last appears in Isaiah 40:20.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

it will rot ×2

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

יִרְקַב ×1יִרְקָב ×1

Books where it appears most

Proverbs ×1Isaiah ×1

Verses (all 2)

Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: H7538 רָקָב (râqâb).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does râqab (H7537) mean?

To decay (as by worm-eating).

How is H7537 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates H7537 as: rot..

How often does רָקַב (râqab) appear?

Strong's H7537 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Proverbs 10:7 and last appears in Isaiah 40:20.