Strong’s H7538

רָקָב

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

raqab

Pronunciation

rah-KAB

Definition

To rot, decay, decompose

Meaning

decay

Usage

The Hebrew verb "raqab" primarily denotes the process of rotting or decaying. It is used in the context of physical decomposition, often referring to the decay of organic matter such as flesh or wood. The term can also be metaphorically applied to describe moral or spiritual corruption.

Bible references

Job 13:28;Proverbs 12:4;Proverbs 14:30;Hosea 5:12;Habakkuk 3:16