וּ/רְקַ֖ב
𐤅/𐤓𐤒𐤁
ureqav
and rot
from רָקַב; decay (by caries); rottenness (thing).
Proverbs 14:30 · Word #5
Lexicon H7538
| Lemma | רָקָב |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤓𐤒𐤁 |
| Transliteration | râqâb |
| Strong's | H7538 |
| In-context | and rot |
Morphology HC/Ncmsc
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
SIBI-P1 H7538-04
and rottenness-of
| Root | רקב (r-q-b) |
| Core Meanings | rot, decay, putrefaction, corruption, wasting away |
| Semantic Range | physical rot, organic decay, putrefaction of flesh or wood, figurative moral or social corruption |
| Conceptual Significance | The imagery of רָקָב evokes the tangible reality of decay in the ancient world, often symbolizing mortality, corruption, or the consequences of sin; its construct usage can link decay directly to its object, intensifying the relational aspect of corruption. |
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular noun in construct state with prefixed conjunction וּ ('and'); from the verbal root רקב ('to rot, decay'). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun רָקָב derives from the root רקב, conveying decay or putrefaction. The form is masculine singular construct (Ncmsc) with a prefixed conjunction וּ ('and'), so "rottenness-of" reflects its singular construct state, indicating it governs a following noun in a genitive relationship. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root רקב (rot, decay, putrefaction, corruption, wasting away)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H7538-01 |
keraqav | like rottenness |
H7538-02 |
raqav | rottenness |
H7539-01 |
riqavon | rottenness |
Word Usage (5 occurrences of H7538)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hosea 5:12 | וְ/כָ/רָקָ֖ב | vekharaqav | and like rot |
| Habakkuk 3:16 | רָקָ֛ב | raqav | decay |
| Proverbs 12:4 | וּ/כְ/רָקָ֖ב | ukheraqav | and like rot |