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רָחֵק

𐤓𐤇𐤒

râchêq

H7369 adjective

SILEX Entry

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

Definition

Distant, far-off, or remote in terms of spatial, temporal, or figurative separation; describes locations, people, or conditions characterized by separation or remoteness from a reference point, either physically, temporally, or relationally. Used adjectivally for places, persons, or events described as being 'at a distance' in space or time, as well as metaphorically for remoteness in relationship or significance.

Semantic Range

distant, far-off (spatial); remote (temporal); alienated, estranged, separated (figurative); at a considerable distance or degree of removal, removed from significance

Root / Etymology

From the root רחק (r-ḥ-q), meaning 'to be far, distant, removed'; רָחֵק is the adjective form indicating a state or quality of being distant or remote deriving from this verbal root. The noun רֶחֶק (rekheq, 'distance') and verb forms such as רָחַק (râchaq, 'he was far, became distant') share this root.

Historical & Contextual Notes

In biblical texts, רָחֵק typically describes a place or person situated at a significant physical distance ('a far-off country', Josh 9:6; 9:9), but may also function in a temporal sense ('a distant day', Ezek 12:27) or be used figuratively for emotional or religious estrangement (cf. Ps 119:155). The term is frequently used in narratives to emphasize spatial remoteness, migration, or the marginalization of individuals/groups. It is generally aligned with clarity in separation rather than simply implying 'outside' or 'other.' English translations as 'remote' or 'far(-off)' generally capture the sense, but may obscure metaphorical or emotional dimensions. In post-biblical use, the meaning remains consistent, usually in descriptive and literal ways, but can gain further nuance in later Hebrew prose.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from רָחַק; remote; that are far.

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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
H7350 רָחוֹק in a distant place
H7352 רַחִיק distant ones
H7368 רָחַק I will cause to be distant

Word Forms

1 distinct form

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 Occurrences
H7369-01 רְחֵקֶ֣י/ךָ recheqeykha HAampc/Sp2ms those who are far from you your distant ones 1

Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1
H7369-01 Psalms 73:27 רְחֵקֶ֣י/ךָ recheqeykha HAampc/Sp2ms those who are far from you your distant ones
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