Definition
a primitive root; to decay (as by worm-eating)
Traditional renderings: rot.
Traditional renderings: rot.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders רָקֵב:
- σβέννυμιsbennumi“to extinguish”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- Proverbs 10:7יִרְקָֽב׃ · will rotThe memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot.
- Isaiah 40:20יִרְקַ֖ב · rotOne lacking such an offering chooses wood that will not rot. He seeks a skilled craftsman to set up an idol that will not topple.