7204. Roeh

Lexicon

Roeh: Seer

Original Word: רֹאֵה
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Ro'eh
Pronunciation: roh-eh
Phonetic Spelling: (ro-ay')
Definition: Seer
Meaning: Roeh

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Haroeh including the article

For ro'eh; prophet; Roeh, an Israelite -- Haroeh (including the article).

see HEBREW ro'eh

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from roeh
Definition
a man of Judah
NASB Translation
Haroeh (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

III. רֹאֶה proper name, masculine 1 Chronicles 2:52, see רְאָיָה below

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root רָאָה (ra'ah), meaning "to see" or "to perceive."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The Greek equivalent for a seer or prophet is προφήτης (prophetes), Strong's Greek Number 4396. This term is used in the New Testament to describe individuals who speak forth by divine inspiration, similar to the role of a seer in the Old Testament.

Usage: The term is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe individuals who have the gift of seeing visions or receiving divine revelations. It is synonymous with the term "prophet" but emphasizes the visionary aspect of the prophetic role.

Context: • The term רֹאֵה (Roeh) is primarily used in the Old Testament to denote a seer, a person who receives divine visions or insights. This title is often associated with prophets who were instrumental in guiding the people of Israel through their spiritual and temporal challenges. The role of a seer was to provide counsel, deliver messages from God, and offer guidance based on divine revelation.
• In 1 Samuel 9:9, the text explains the historical context of the term: "Formerly in Israel, when a man went to inquire of God, he would say, 'Come, let us go to the seer,' for the prophet of today was formerly called a seer." This passage highlights the evolution of the terminology from "seer" to "prophet," indicating a shift in the understanding and function of these individuals over time.
• The role of a seer was crucial in the theocratic society of ancient Israel, where divine guidance was sought for both personal and national decisions. Seers were respected figures who often held positions of influence and authority.
• Notable figures in the Bible who were referred to as seers include Samuel, who was both a judge and a prophet, and Gad, who served as a seer to King David.

Forms and Transliterations

הָרֹאֶ֖ה הראה

Englishman's Concordance

1 Chronicles 2:52
HEB: קִרְיַ֣ת יְעָרִ֑ים הָרֹאֶ֖ה חֲצִ֥י הַמְּנֻחֽוֹת׃
NAS: sons: Haroeh, half
KJV: had sons; Haroeh, [and] half
INT: the father of Kiriath-jearim Haroeh half of the Manahethites

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 7204
1 Occurrence

hā·rō·’eh — 1 Occ.