Strong’s H7387

רֵיקָם

Part of speech

Adverb

Transliteration

reyqam

Pronunciation

ray-KAHM

Definition

Empty-handed, in vain, without cause

Meaning

emptily, ineffectually, undeservedly

Usage

The Hebrew word "reqam" is used to describe a state of being empty-handed or without gain. It often conveys the idea of futility or lack of success. In the context of the Bible, it is used to express situations where efforts yield no results or when someone departs without receiving what they might have expected.

Bible references

Genesis 31:42;Exodus 3:21;Exodus 23:15;Exodus 34:20;Deuteronomy 15:13;Deuteronomy 16:16;Ruth 1:21;Ruth 3:17;1 Samuel 6:3;2 Samuel 1:22;Job 22:9;Psalm 7:4;Psalm 25:3;Isaiah 55:11;Jeremiah 14:3;Jeremiah 50:9