Strong's Lexicon yeraqraq: Greenish, pale Original Word: יְרַקְרַק Word Origin: Derived from the root יָרֹק (yarok), meaning "green." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "yeraqraq," the concept of color and its symbolic meanings can be found in various Greek words related to color, such as χλωρός (chloros), meaning "green" or "pale," which is used in Revelation 6:8 to describe a pale horse. Usage: The Hebrew word "yeraqraq" is used to describe a greenish or pale color. It is often associated with vegetation or objects that have a green hue. In a broader sense, it can also imply a lack of vibrancy or health, as seen in certain contexts where it describes paleness or a sickly appearance. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, colors were often associated with specific meanings and symbolism. Green, as represented by "yeraqraq," was typically linked to life, fertility, and growth due to its association with vegetation and nature. However, when used to describe paleness, it could imply illness or a lack of vitality. Understanding the context in which "yeraqraq" is used is crucial for interpreting its meaning accurately. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as yereq Definition greenish, pale green NASB Translation glistening (1), greenish (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs יְרַקְרַק (Sta§ 156, 234) adjective greenish, pale-green (compare Assyrian ra‡ra‡‡u, ZimBP 37) — Leviticus 13:49; Psalm 68:14; feminine plural יְרַקְרַקּוֺת Leviticus 14:37; — of plague spots Leviticus 13:49; Leviticus 14:37; as substantive Psalm 68:14 the green-shimmering (Che) of gold. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance yellowish From the same as yereq; yellowishness: see HEBREW yereq Forms and Transliterations וְ֝אֶבְרוֹתֶ֗יהָ ואברותיה יְרַקְרַ֣ק ׀ יְרַקְרַקֹּ֔ת ירקרק ירקרקת veevroTeiha wə’eḇrōwṯehā wə·’eḇ·rō·w·ṯe·hā yə·raq·raq yə·raq·raq·qōṯ yerakRak yerakrakKot yəraqraq yəraqraqqōṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Leviticus 13:49 HEB: וְהָיָ֨ה הַנֶּ֜גַע יְרַקְרַ֣ק ׀ א֣וֹ אֲדַמְדָּ֗ם NAS: if the mark is greenish or reddish KJV: And if the plague be greenish or reddish INT: become the mark is greenish or reddish Leviticus 14:37 Psalm 68:13 3 Occurrences |
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