רֹק
roq
spittle
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredBased on the provided data, the Hebrew word "roq" (H7536) translates to "spittle." This definition suggests that the word refers to saliva or snot. The word appears only three times in the Bible, indicating a relatively limited range of usage. Given its definition and limited occurrences, it is likely that "roq" was used in specific contexts involving bodily discharges or physical contact. Its meaning as spittle may also imply a connection to oral health or disease, although this interpretation cannot be drawn conclusively without further context.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
3 total occurrences across the text
How long will you not look away from me, nor leave me alone until I swallow down my spittle?
Job 30:10They abhor me, they stand aloof from me, and don’t hesitate to spit in my face.
Isaiah 50:6I gave my back to those who beat me, and my cheeks to those who plucked off the hair. I didn’t hide my face from shame and spitting.