וְ/רַךְ
𐤅/𐤓𐤊
verakhe
and tender
from רָכַךְ; tender (literally or figuratively); by implication, weak; faint((-hearted), soft, tender ((-hearted), one), weak.
H7390
2 Chronicles 13:7 · Word #15
Lexicon H7390
| Lemma | רַךְ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤓𐤊 |
| Transliteration | rak |
| Strong's | H7390 |
| In-context | and tender |
Morphology HC/Aamsc
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
SIBI-P1 H7390-06
and a tender (man)
| Root | רכך (r-k-k) |
| Core Meanings | softness, tenderness, pliability, weakness, gentleness |
| Semantic Range | soft, tender, delicate, gentle, weak, faint-hearted, impressionable |
| Conceptual Significance | In biblical usage, רַךְ can describe physical softness, youthfulness, or emotional susceptibility. It often conveys vulnerability or faintheartedness in contrast to strength and resolve, highlighting the moral and spiritual posture of an individual in covenantal contexts. |
| Morphological Notes | Conjunction וְ prefixed to adjective רַךְ; masculine singular in construct state. Functions adjectivally, often describing a masculine singular noun such as "heart" or "man." |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective רַךְ (rak) derives from the root רכך, conveying softness or tenderness. The morphology (HC/Aamsc) indicates a conjunction plus masculine singular adjective in construct form, so "and a tender (man)" preserves both the masculine singular sense and the adjectival quality linked to a following noun in context. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root רכך (softness, tenderness, pliability, weakness, gentleness)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H7390-01 |
harakah | the tender woman |
|
morekhe | a softness |
H7390-02 |
rakah | tender (feminine singular) |
H7390-03 |
rakhe | tender (masculine singular) |
H7390-04 |
rakot | tender (feminine plural) |
H7397-02 |
rekhah | Softness |
H7390-05 |
varakhe | and tender |
H7401-01 |
yerakhe | he grows soft |
Word Usage (16 occurrences of H7390)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis 18:7 | רַ֤ךְ | rakhe | tender |
| Genesis 29:17 | רַכּ֑וֹת | rakot | were tender |
| Genesis 33:13 | רַכִּ֔ים | rakim | are tender |