רַק
raq
“except”
Definition
properly, leanness, i.e. (figuratively) limitation; only adverbial, merely, or conjunctional, although
the same as H7534 (רַק) as a noun;
- only, altogether, surely 1a) only 1b) only, nought but, altogether (in limitation) 1c) save, except (after a negative) 1d) only, altogether, surely (with an affirmative) 1e) if only, provided only (prefixed for emphasis) 1f) only, exclusively (for emphasis)
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logos (G3056)
word, saying, account
Grammar & Morphology
Prep
H:Prep
H:Prep
Occurrences
רַק appears 102 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
Yet I will not tear the whole kingdom away from him. I will give one tribe to your son for the sake of My servant David and for the sake of Jerusalem, which I have chosen.”
I will never again cause the feet of the Israelites to leave the land that I assigned to your fathers, if only they are careful to do all that I have commanded them through Moses—all the laws, statutes, and judgments.”
But you are to take your holy things and your vow offerings and go to the place the LORD will choose.
I will accept nothing but what my men have eaten and the share for the men who went with me—Aner, Eshcol, and Mamre. They may take their portion.”
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!”
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