Hebrew · H7537, G4595

רָקַב

To decay (as by worm-eating) · to rot

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רָקַב H7537 to decay (as by worm-eating)

Pronunciation raqab

Decay through corruption, often divine judgment; connotes moral or physical dissolution from within

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σήπω G4595 to rot

Pronunciation sḗpō

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What does רָקַב (raqav) mean in the Bible?

רָקַב · σήπω is a Hebrew phrase meaning "to decay or rot".

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What does רָקַב · σήπω mean in the Bible?

רָקַב · σήπω is a Hebrew phrase meaning "to decay or rot".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H7537, G4595?

H7537, G4595 is connected to 2 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. to decay or rot

Strong's H7537, G4595

Lexical occurrences 2 verses Word forms 1 form 2 references

Source Gloss

to decay or rot

Grammatical Forms

How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.

This verb appears through different tense, voice, mood, or stem patterns. Those forms help readers see how the action is presented in context.

Form groups 1 Aligned forms 2

Qal basic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense 2×

Imperfect Isa 40:20 · Prov 10:7 2×

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