Strong's H7538 · Hebrew
רָקָב
râqâb · /raw-kawb'/
Number
H7538
Language
Hebrew
Original word
רָקָב
Transliteration
râqâb
Pronunciation
raw-kawb'
KJV occurrences
5 verses
Definition
decay (by caries)
KJV: rottenness (thing).
Root / derivation: from H7537 (רָקַב);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered רָקָב across 5 verses.
rottenness4×
thing1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Proverbs2 verses
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H7538 (râqâb) mean?
decay (by caries)
How many times does H7538 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H7538 (רָקָב) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “rottenness.”
How is râqâb translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H7538 is rendered as “rottenness” (4×), “thing” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word רָקָב come from?
from H7537 (רָקַב);