Strong’s H7537

רָקַב

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

raqab

Pronunciation

rah-KEB

Definition

Decay, rottenness

Meaning

to decay

Usage

The Hebrew word "raqeb" refers to physical decay or rottenness, often used metaphorically to describe moral or spiritual corruption. It conveys the idea of something that is deteriorating or wasting away, whether it be a physical body, a structure, or moral integrity.

Bible references

Proverbs 10:7;Isaiah 40:20