וְ/רַק֙
𐤅/𐤓𐤒
raq
and only
Adverb and conjunction providing nuance of restriction or limitation. As an adverb, 'only,' 'just,' 'merely,' expressing a limitation of scope, amount, identity, or action; as a conjunction, 'however,' 'but,' 'nevertheless,' denoting contrast or exception.
Judges 11:34 · Word #12
Lexicon H7535
| Lemma | רַק |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤓𐤒 |
| Transliteration | raq |
| Strong's | H7535 |
| Definition | Adverb and conjunction providing nuance of restriction or limitation. As an adverb, 'only,' 'just,' 'merely,' expressing a limitation of scope, amount, identity, or action; as a conjunction, 'however,' 'but,' 'nevertheless,' denoting contrast or exception. |
Morphology HC/Ta
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | T — Particle — Function word |
| Subtype | a — Affirmation — Affirmation particle |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and only |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7535-03
and only
| Morphological Notes | Particle (restrictive adverb/conjunction) רַק with prefixed conjunction וְ (“and”). |
| Rendering Rationale | The particle רַק conveys restriction or limitation derived from the idea of thinness or scantiness; with the prefixed conjunction וְ it functions conjunctively as "and only," maintaining both the connective and restrictive force. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
and only
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'And only' as a restrictive conjunction fits the narrative, mirroring the Hebrew's nuance; P1 is accurate. |