רַּ֭ךְ
𐤓𐤊
rakhe
gentle
from רָכַךְ; tender (literally or figuratively); by implication, weak; faint((-hearted), soft, tender ((-hearted), one), weak.
H7390
Proverbs 15:1 · Word #2
Lexicon H7390
| Lemma | רַךְ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤓𐤊 |
| Transliteration | rak |
| Strong's | H7390 |
| In-context | gentle |
Morphology HAamsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
SIBI-P1 H7390-02
tender (masculine singular)
| Root | רכך (r-k-k) |
| Core Meanings | softness, tenderness, pliability, weakness, delicacy |
| Semantic Range | physically soft, delicate, gentle; figuratively weak, faint-hearted, inexperienced, young, or sensitive |
| Conceptual Significance | In biblical usage, רַךְ can describe physical tenderness (as of children or delicate persons) or metaphorical softness such as a tender heart. It often contrasts strength and hardness, highlighting vulnerability, compassion, or immaturity within covenantal and communal contexts. |
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, masculine singular absolute (HAamsa); from the root רכך. One attested form reflects a Qal perfect 3ms verbal usage from the same root, meaning "he was soft/tender." |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective רַךְ derives from the root רכך, meaning to be soft or tender. The form is masculine singular absolute (HAamsa), so the rendering preserves both the core idea of softness and the masculine singular grammatical form reflected in the Hebrew. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root רכך (softness, tenderness, pliability, weakness, delicacy)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H7390-01 |
rakah | tender (feminine singular) |
H7390-03 |
rakot | tender (feminine plural) |
H7390-04 |
varakhe | and tender |
H7390-05 |
verakhe | and a tender (man) |
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 |