Lexicon ri: Strife, dispute, controversy, quarrel Original Word: רִי Strong's Exhaustive Concordance watering From ravah; irrigation, i.e. A shower -- watering. see HEBREW ravah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ravah Definition moisture NASB Translation moisture (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs בְּרִי Job 37:11 see רִי below רוה. רִי noun [masculine] moisture (for *רְוִי Sta§ 117 c, or *רִוְיְ Köii. 1, 64; compare 11. כִּי); — absolute בְּרִי יַטְרִיחַ עָ֑ב Job 37:11. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root רָוָה (ravah), which means "to be saturated" or "to drink one's fill."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1588: ἐκλεκτός (eklektos) • While not a direct translation, this Greek term means "chosen" or "elect," often used in the New Testament to describe those selected by God. The connection lies in the thematic element of divine favor and blessing, akin to the abundance and provision symbolized by רִי (ri) in the Hebrew context. Usage: The word רִי (ri) is used in the context of describing the abundance and fertility brought about by adequate watering or rain. It is often associated with the blessings of God in providing for the land and its people. Context: רִי (ri) appears in the Hebrew Bible to convey the concept of abundance through irrigation or rain. This term is closely linked to the agricultural context of ancient Israel, where water was a precious resource necessary for sustaining crops and livestock. The imagery of רִי (ri) is often used to symbolize divine blessing and prosperity, as seen in passages where God promises to provide rain in its season, ensuring the land's fertility and the people's sustenance. The concept of רִי (ri) underscores the dependence of the Israelites on God's provision and the natural cycles He controls. In a broader theological sense, it reflects the idea of spiritual nourishment and the outpouring of God's grace upon His people. Forms and Transliterations בְּ֭רִי ברי bə·rî Beri bərîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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