Strong's Lexicon roi: Seeing, vision, sight Original Word: רֱאִי Word Origin: Derived from the root רָאָה (ra'ah), meaning "to see" or "to perceive." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "roi," the concept of God's seeing and knowing is reflected in Greek terms like ὁράω (horao - Strong's G3708), meaning "to see" or "to perceive." Usage: The Hebrew word "roi" is often associated with the concept of seeing or vision. It is used in the context of God as the one who sees, highlighting His omniscience and intimate awareness of His creation. This term underscores the belief that God is not distant but is actively observing and involved in the lives of His people. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, seeing was not merely a physical act but also carried connotations of understanding and insight. The ability to see was often linked with wisdom and discernment. In a biblical context, God's ability to see is a reassurance of His providence and care. The term "roi" is famously used in Genesis 16:13, where Hagar names God "El Roi," meaning "the God who sees me," after He appears to her in the wilderness. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom raah Definition looking, seeing, sight NASB Translation appearance (1), seeing (1), seen (1), sees (1), sight (1), spectacle (1), who (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs רֳאִי noun [masculine] looking, seeing, sight; — 1 seeing, ׳אֵל ר Genesis 16:13 a a God of seeing ( =who sees). 2 appearance ( =מַרְאֶה), טוֺב רֹ֑אִי 1 Samuel 16:12; מֵרֹ֑אִי Job 33:21 without (healthy, fair) appearance. 3 sight, (warning-) spectacle, כְּרֹ֑אִי Nahum 3:6. — ׳ר Genesis 16:13b Job 7:8 is Qal Participle suffix Strong's Exhaustive Concordance gazingstock, look to, that seeth From ra'ah; sight, whether abstractly (vision) or concretely (a spectacle) -- gazingstock, look to, (that) see(-th). see HEBREW ra'ah Forms and Transliterations כְּרֹֽאִי׃ כראי׃ מֵרֹ֑אִי מראי רֳאִ֑י רֹ֑אִי ראי kə·rō·’î kərō’î keRoi mê·rō·’î mêrō’î meRoi ro’î rō’î ro·’î rō·’î roILinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 16:13 HEB: אַתָּ֖ה אֵ֣ל רֳאִ֑י כִּ֣י אָֽמְרָ֗ה NAS: to her, You are a God who sees; KJV: unto her, Thou God seest me: for she said, INT: you God who for said 1 Samuel 16:12 Job 7:8 Job 33:21 Nahum 3:6 5 Occurrences |
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