### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Hebrew word **râçîyç**, represented by `{{H7447}}`, is a term with two distinct meanings. According to its base definition, it signifies something "dripping to pieces, i.e. a ruin" or a "dew-drop," and is translated as **breach** or **drop**. It appears only **2 times** across **2 unique verses**, making each usage significant in understanding its scope.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
The two biblical occurrences of `{{H7447}}` present a sharp contrast in meaning. In a context of divine judgment, the LORD commands that He will "smite the great house with **breaches**" [[Amos 6:11]], using the word to signify destruction and ruin. Conversely, in a poetic passage, it is used to describe the beloved, whose locks are filled "with the **drops** of the night" [[Song of Solomon 5:2]], evoking an image of nature and moisture.
### Related Words & Concepts
Several related words clarify the two divergent applications of `{{H7447}}`:
* `{{H2919}}` **ṭal** (dew): This word appears alongside **râçîyç** in [[Song of Solomon 5:2]]. Dew is often depicted as a source of blessing and life, as when the heavens "give their **dew**" [[Zechariah 8:12]].
* `{{H1233}}` **bᵉqîyaʻ** (breach, cleft): Used in the same verse as **râçîyç** in [[Amos 6:11]], this term reinforces the theme of structural ruin, describing "clefts" alongside the "**breaches**" of the house.
* `{{H5221}}` **nâkâh** (to strike): This is the action that creates the **breaches** in [[Amos 6:11]]. It is a powerful verb often associated with divine judgment, such as when the Lord says he will "**smite** the earth with a curse" [[Malachi 4:6]] or when the Messiah was "**smitten** of God" [[Isaiah 53:4]].
### Theological Significance
The theological weight of `{{H7447}}` is found in its dramatic duality.
* **Divine Judgment and Destruction:** In Amos, **râçîyç** is a direct result of God's command to **smite** `{{H5221}}` a house, turning it into **breaches** [[Amos 6:11]]. It serves as a tangible symbol of judgment and the consequences of disobedience.
* **Poetic Imagery of Nature:** In Song of Solomon, the word as "**drops**" is part of a tender and intimate description. It is associated with **dew** `{{H2919}}` of the **night** `{{H3915}}`, imagery that elsewhere connects to concepts of blessing and sustenance ([[Song of Solomon 5:2]], [[Psalms 133:3]]).
### Summary
In summary, `{{H7447}}` is a rare word whose significance comes from its contrasting meanings. It can denote the destructive "breach" caused by divine judgment or the gentle "drop" found in poetic descriptions of nature. Though used only twice, **râçîyç** powerfully illustrates how a single Hebrew term can convey vastly different concepts, from ruin to refreshing dew.
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