Keraia
Lexicon

רַק

raqexceptHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentPreposition109 occurrences15 books107 verses

Definition

the same as H7534 as a noun; properly, leanness, i.e. (figuratively) limitation; only adverbial, merely, or conjunctional, although
Traditional renderings: but, even, except, howbeit howsoever, at the least, nevertheless, nothing but, notwithstanding, only, save, so (that), surely, yet (so), in any wise.

In the Greek Old Testament

How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders רַק:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

109 total
  1. Job 1:16רַק־
    While he was still speaking, another messenger came and reported: “The fire of God fell from heaven. It burned and consumed the sheep and the servants, and I alone have escaped to tell you!”
  2. Job 1:17רַק־
    While he was still speaking, another messenger came and reported: “The Chaldeans formed three bands, raided the camels, and took them away. They put the servants to the sword, and I alone have escaped to tell you!”
  3. Job 1:19רַק־
    …when suddenly a mighty wind swept in from the desert and struck the four corners of the house. It collapsed on the young people and they are dead, and I alone have escaped to tell you!”
  4. Psalm 32:6רַ֗ק · Surely
    Therefore let all the godly pray to You while You may be found. Surely when great waters rise, they will not come near.
  5. Psalm 91:8רַ֭ק · You will only
    You will only see it with your eyes and witness the punishment of the wicked.
  6. Proverbs 13:10רַק־ · only
    Arrogance leads only to strife, but wisdom is with the well-advised.
  7. Isaiah 4:1רַ֗ק · Just
    In that day seven women will take hold of one man and say, “We will eat our own bread and provide our own clothes. Just let us be called by your name. Take away our disgrace!”
  8. Isaiah 28:19רַק־ · [will bring] sheer
    As often as it passes through, it will carry you away; it will sweep through morning after morning, by day and by night.” The understanding of this message will bring sheer terror.
  9. Amos 3:2רַ֚ק · Only
    “Only you have I known from all the families of the earth; therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities.”