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Lexicon :: Strong's H7401 - rāḵaḵ

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רָכַךְ
Transliteration
rāḵaḵ
Pronunciation
raw-kak'
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
A primitive root
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TWOT Reference: 2164

Strong’s Definitions

רָכַךְ râkak, raw-kak'; a primitive root; to soften (intransitively or transitively), used figuratively:—(be) faint(-hearted), mollify, (be, make) soft(-er), be tender.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 8x

The KJV translates Strong's H7401 in the following manner: tender (2x), faint (2x), fainthearted (with H3824) (1x), mollified (1x), soft (1x), softer (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 8x
The KJV translates Strong's H7401 in the following manner: tender (2x), faint (2x), fainthearted (with H3824) (1x), mollified (1x), soft (1x), softer (1x).

  1. to be tender, be soft, be weak

    1. (Qal)

      1. to be tender, be weak (of heart)

        1. to be timid, be fearful

        2. to be softened, be penitent

      2. to be soft (of treacherous words)

    2. (Pual) to be softened

    3. (Hiphil) to cause to be weak

    4. (Niphal) tender

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
רָכַךְ râkak, raw-kak'; a primitive root; to soften (intransitively or transitively), used figuratively:—(be) faint(-hearted), mollify, (be, make) soft(-er), be tender.
STRONGS H7401: Abbreviations
† [רָכַךְ] verb be tender, weak, soft (Arabic bdb093902 Aramaic רְכַךְ (in derived species and derivatives), bdb093903, id.); —
Qal Perfect 3rd person masculine singular רַךְ 2 Kings 22:19; 2 Chronicles 34:27; 3rd person plural רַכּוּ Psalm 55:22; Imperfect יֵרַךְ (Ges§ 67p) Isaiah 7:4 +; —
1. be tender, weak, of heart :
a. be timid, fearful, || יַרֵא, Isaiah 7:4; Jeremiah 51:46; Deuteronomy 20:3.
b. be softened, penitent, || כָּנַע Niph., 2 Kings 22:19 2 Chronicles 34:27.
2. be soft, of treacherous words Psalm 55:22 (with מִן compare; || II. חָלַק).
Pu. Perfect 3rd person feminine singular רֻכְּכָה Isaiah 1:6 it has not been softened, mollified, with oil (of wound, מַכָּךְ).
Hiph. Perfect 3rd person masculine singular וְאֵל הֵרַךְ לִבִּי Job 23:16 (Ges§ 67 v), causative of Qal 1 a.
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
Copyright © 2002, 2003, 2006 by Biblesoft, Inc.
All rights reserved. Used by permission. BibleSoft.com

BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Deuteronomy

20:3

2 Kings

22:19; 22:19

2 Chronicles

34:27; 34:27

Job

23:16

Psalms

55:22; 55:22

Isaiah

1:6; 7:4; 7:4

Jeremiah

51:46

H7401

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number H7401 matches the Hebrew רָכַךְ (rāḵaḵ),
which occurs 8 times in 8 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 20:3

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 20:3 - He will say to them, ‘Listen to me, all you men of Israel! Do not be afraid as you go out to fight your enemies today! Do not lose heart or panic or tremble before them.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ki 22:19

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 22:19 - You were sorry and humbled yourself before the LORD when you heard what I said against this city and its people—that this land would be cursed and become desolate. You tore your clothing in despair and wept before me in repentance. And I have indeed heard you, says the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 34:27

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 34:27 - You were sorry and humbled yourself before God when you heard his words against this city and its people. You humbled yourself and tore your clothing in despair and wept before me in repentance. And I have indeed heard you, says the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 23:16

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 23:16 - God has made me sick at heart;
the Almighty has terrified me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 55:21

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 55:21 - His words are as smooth as butter,
but in his heart is war.
His words are as soothing as lotion,
but underneath are daggers!

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 1:6

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 1:6 - You are battered from head to foot—
covered with bruises, welts, and infected wounds—
without any soothing ointments or bandages.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 7:4

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 7:4 - Tell him to stop worrying. Tell him he doesn’t need to fear the fierce anger of those two burned-out embers, King Rezin of Syria and Pekah son of Remaliah.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 51:46

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 51:46 - But do not panic; don’t be afraid
when you hear the first rumor of approaching forces.
For rumors will keep coming year by year.
Violence will erupt in the land
as the leaders fight against each other.
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