רֵ֝קִ֗ים
𐤓𐤒𐤉𐤌
rêyq
empty pursuits
Primarily denotes 'empty' in a literal or figurative sense—describing something or someone lacking content, substance, or worth; can refer to being physically empty (as of vessels), or metaphorically to a person considered unworthy, lacking merit, or insignificant. Used disparagingly of a person, indicating someone deemed to lack value or honor.
Proverbs 28:19 · Word #6
Lexicon H7386
| Lemma | רֵיק |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤓𐤉𐤒 |
| Transliteration | rêyq |
| Strong's | H7386 |
| Definition | Primarily denotes 'empty' in a literal or figurative sense—describing something or someone lacking content, substance, or worth; can refer to being physically empty (as of vessels), or metaphorically to a person considered unworthy, lacking merit, or insignificant. Used disparagingly of a person, indicating someone deemed to lack value or honor. |
Morphology HAampa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | empty pursuits |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7386-05
empty ones
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, masculine plural, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective derives from the root רוק, conveying the state of being emptied or lacking content. Rendered as a masculine plural adjective, "empty ones" preserves both the plural masculine morphology and the resultant state implied by the root. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
vain things
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'Empty ones' is not idiomatic in English and the context points to pursuing things of no substance or worth. 'Vain things' captures the figurative sense of pursuing worthless pursuits, which is supported by the SILEX definition ('lacking content or worth'). Adjusted for accuracy and clarity. |