Semantic Study of the Use of " Rezq" [sustenance] in the Holy Quran

To achieve the intention as well as the aim of Quran, it is necessary for one to know the semantic analysis of words. One of the most frequent concepts in the Holy Quran is the concept of “rezq” [sustenance] which has been reflected in some attributes of God such as “ÇáÑÒÇޔ [Supplier] and is closely related to some basic concepts within the semantic system of the Holy Quran. In this paper, we have attempted to discuss the semantic and conceptual relations of “rezq” as well as other syntagmatic and paradigmatic concepts relevant to it. Syntagmatic relations of “rezq” are classified into 3 groups based on the subject of “rezq” whereas its paradigmatic relations are identified based on similar structures such conceptual relations as hyponymy and synonymy are identified. It is concluded that in addition to the explanation of the position of “rezq” in relation to other Koranic concepts in the syntagmatic axis, its paradigmatic concepts will be identified as well.