רַ֥ק
𐤓𐤒
raq
only
the same as רַק 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.
H7535
Genesis 6:5 · Word #12
Lexicon H7535
| Lemma | רַק |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤓𐤒 |
| Transliteration | raq |
| Strong's | H7535 |
| In-context | only |
Morphology HTa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | T — Particle — Function word |
| Subtype | a — Affirmation — Affirmation particle |
SIBI-P1 H7535-02
only
| Root | רקק (r-q-q) |
| Core Meanings | thinness, emptiness, leanness, limitation, sparseness |
| Semantic Range | only, merely, just, except, but, nevertheless, however, at least, nothing but |
| Conceptual Significance | רַק functions to narrow focus, establish exclusivity, or mark exception within covenantal commands and narrative statements. It often highlights the precise boundaries of obedience, promise, or prohibition, underscoring the importance of limitation and careful distinction in Israel’s relationship with יהוה. |
| Morphological Notes | Adverbial particle (HTa); invariable form with no gender, number, or person marking; used to limit, restrict, or qualify a statement. |
| Rendering Rationale | The particle רַק derives from a root conveying thinness or leanness, and thus the idea of something being limited or pared down. Rendering it as "only" preserves this sense of restriction or narrowing, reflecting its adverbial function (HTa) without gender, number, or person distinctions. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root רקק (thinness, emptiness, leanness, limitation, sparseness)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H7541-01 |
beraqato | in his thin-spot (temple) |
H7535-01 |
haraq | merely |
H7541-02 |
raqatekhe | your delicate temple |
H7550-01 |
ureqiqey | and thin-cakes of |
H7535-03 |
veraq | and only |
H7550-02 |
veraqiq | and a thin cake |
Word Usage (109 occurrences of H7535)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis 6:5 | רַ֥ק | raq | only |
| Genesis 14:24 | רַ֚ק | raq | only |
| Genesis 19:8 | רַ֠ק | raq | only |