רֵ֝קִ֗ים

𐤓𐤒𐤉𐤌

rêyq

empty pursuits

Primarily denotes 'empty' in a literal or figurative sense—describing something or someone lacking content, substance, or worth; can refer to being physically empty (as of vessels), or metaphorically to a person considered unworthy, lacking merit, or insignificant. Used disparagingly of a person, indicating someone deemed to lack value or honor.

H7386

Proverbs 28:19 · Word #6

Lexicon H7386

Lemmaרֵיק
Lemma (Paleo)𐤓𐤉𐤒
Transliterationrêyq
Strong'sH7386
DefinitionPrimarily denotes 'empty' in a literal or figurative sense—describing something or someone lacking content, substance, or worth; can refer to being physically empty (as of vessels), or metaphorically to a person considered unworthy, lacking merit, or insignificant. Used disparagingly of a person, indicating someone deemed to lack value or honor.

Morphology HAampa All morphology codes

Part of Speech A — Adjective — Describes a noun
Subtype a — Adjective — Adjective
Gender m — Masculine — Masculine
Number p — Plural — Plural
State a — Absolute — The noun stands independently

Common Translation

Phraseempty pursuits

SIBI-P1 Translation H7386-05

empty ones

Morphological NotesAdjective, masculine plural, absolute state.
Rendering RationaleThe adjective derives from the root רוק, conveying the state of being emptied or lacking content. Rendered as a masculine plural adjective, "empty ones" preserves both the plural masculine morphology and the resultant state implied by the root.

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