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רָחוֹק

𐤓𐤇𐤅𐤒

râchôwq

H7350 adjective

SILEX Entry

Root רחק to be far, to be distant, to be removed

Definition

Distant, far away—describes that which is separated by significant space or time from a reference point; may refer literally to spatial distance (far away, remote place) or metaphorically to temporal distance (long ago, distant future), as well as emotional or social separation (alienation).

Semantic Range

distant (in space), far away, remote (in space or relationships); distant (in time), long ago, future, removed (emotionally or spiritually); distant people, distant lands, separation, alienation

Root / Etymology

Derived from the root רחק, meaning 'to be far, distant, or removed.' רָחוֹק is the adjective form, indicating the quality or state of being distant. The core sense at the root level relates to spatial or figurative remoteness, but the derived adjective is used both concretely and abstractly, and at times carries metaphorical associations.

Historical & Contextual Notes

In biblical usage, רָחוֹק most often describes physical distance—lands or persons that are geographically far away (e.g., Deuteronomy 13:8; 2 Kings 2:7). Its adjectival and adverbial uses overlap, with contexts shifting from literal spatial separation to metaphorical or emotional remoteness (Psalm 119:155, "Salvation is far from the wicked"). The term is also used in temporal contexts, meaning 'long ago' (past) or 'far in the future' (Isaiah 57:19), often to denote removal from the present moment. Occasionally, רָחוֹק is contrasted with קָרוֹב (qarov, 'near'), highlighting social, emotional, or religious proximity or distance (e.g., Isaiah 57:19). In post-exilic and later texts, the term can mark distinctions between those living in the land and those far in the diaspora. Standard English translations often capture its literal spatial sense, but may obscure its richer metaphoric or emotional uses.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

or רָחֹק; from רָחַק; remote, literally or figuratively, of place or time; specifically, precious; often used adverbially (with preposition); (a-) far (abroad, off), long ago, of old, space, great while to come.

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Root Family

רחק (r-ḥ-q) — to be far, to be distant, to be removed

Strong's Lemma SIBI-P1
H1023 בֵּית הַמֶּרְחָק the distance
H4801 מֶרְחָק the far-off place
H7352 רַחִיק distant ones
H7368 רָחַק I will cause to be distant
H7369 רָחֵק your distant ones

Word Forms

16 distinct forms

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 Occurrences
H7350-07 מֵ/רָחֹֽק merachoq HR/Aamsa from afar from a distant place 33
H7350-09 רְחֹקָ֜הׄ rechoqah HAafsa far distant (feminine) 13
H7350-08 רָח֣וֹק rachoq HAamsa far far-off 8
H7350-06 לְ/מֵֽ/רָח֑וֹק lemerachoq HR/R/Aamsa from afar to a distant place 8
H7350-10 רְחוֹקִ֨ים rechoqim HAampa far distant ones 5
H7350-03 הָ/רְחֹקִ֣ים harechoqim HTd/Aampa far away the distant ones 3
H7350-14 וְ/הָֽ/רְחֹקִים֙ veharechoqim HC/Td/Aampa and the far and the distant ones 3
H7350-04 הָ/רְחֹקֹ֥ת harechoqot HTd/Aafpa that are far away the distant ones 2
H7350-16 וְ/רָח֖וֹק verachoq HC/Aamsa and far and distant 2
H7350-13 וּ/רְחֹקִ֥ים urechoqim HC/Aampa and far and distant ones 2

Occurrences in Scripture

85 total occurrences

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1
H7350-07 Genesis 22:4 מֵ/רָחֹֽק merachoq HR/Aamsa from afar from a distant place
H7350-07 Genesis 37:18 מֵ/רָחֹ֑ק merachoq HR/Aamsa from a distance from a distant place
H7350-07 Exodus 2:4 מֵ/רָחֹ֑ק merachoq HR/Aamsa at a distance from a distant place
H7350-07 Exodus 20:18 מֵֽ/רָחֹֽק merachoq HR/Aamsa afar off from a distant place
H7350-07 Exodus 20:21 מֵ/רָחֹ֑ק merachoq HR/Aamsa from afar from a distant place
H7350-07 Exodus 24:1 מֵ/רָחֹֽק merachoq HR/Aamsa from afar from a distant place
H7350-09 Numbers 9:10 רְחֹקָ֜הׄ rechoqah HAafsa afar off distant (feminine)
H7350-03 Deuteronomy 13:8 הָ/רְחֹקִ֣ים harechoqim HTd/Aampa the far the distant ones
H7350-04 Deuteronomy 20:15 הָ/רְחֹקֹ֥ת harechoqot HTd/Aafpa that are far away the distant ones
H7350-07 Deuteronomy 28:49 מֵ/רָחוֹק֙ merachoq HR/Aamsa from afar from a distant place
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