Lexicon ratob or rateb: Moist, fresh Original Word: רָטַב Strong's Exhaustive Concordance be wet A primitive root; to be moist -- be wet. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to be moist NASB Translation wet (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [רָטֵב, רָטֹב LagBN 31] verb be moist (Late Hebrew id.; Assyrian ra‰âbu, II. moisten; Arabic Qal Imperfect3masculine singular מִזֶּרֶם הָרִים יִרְטָ֑בוּ Job 24:8. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: A primitive rootCorresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G4129 (πλεονάζω • pleonazō), which means to increase or abound. While the Greek term does not directly translate to "moist" or "wet," it shares a thematic connection in the sense of abundance and provision, akin to the life-giving quality of moisture in the Hebrew context. Usage: The verb רָטַב (ratab) is used in the context of describing something that is moist or wet. It is a term that conveys the state of being damp or having moisture. Context: The Hebrew verb רָטַב (ratab) appears in the Old Testament to describe the condition of being moist or wet. This term is often used in agricultural or natural contexts, where moisture is a critical factor for growth and sustenance. The concept of moisture is significant in the biblical narrative, symbolizing life, fertility, and blessing. In the ancient Near Eastern context, where arid conditions were common, the presence of moisture was a sign of divine favor and provision. The verb רָטַב is not frequently used in the Hebrew Bible, but its implications are profound, often associated with the sustenance and nurturing of life. Forms and Transliterations יִרְטָ֑בוּ ירטבו yir·ṭā·ḇū yirṭāḇū yirTavuLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 24:8 HEB: מִזֶּ֣רֶם הָרִ֣ים יִרְטָ֑בוּ וּֽמִבְּלִ֥י מַ֝חְסֶ֗ה NAS: They are wet with the mountain rains KJV: They are wet with the showers INT: rains the mountain are wet want of a shelter 1 Occurrence |
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Aramaic רְטַב, 
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