Strong's Lexicon rea: Friend, companion, neighbor Original Word: רֵעַ Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root רָעָה (ra'ah), meaning "to associate with" or "to befriend." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4139 (πλησίον, plesion): Often translated as "neighbor" in the New Testament, reflecting similar social and ethical connotations. - G5384 (φίλος, philos): Translated as "friend," indicating a close personal relationship. Usage: The Hebrew word "rea" primarily denotes a person with whom one has a close relationship, such as a friend or companion. It can also refer to a neighbor, emphasizing the social and communal aspects of life in ancient Israel. The term is used to describe relationships characterized by mutual care, support, and loyalty. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, community and relationships were vital for survival and social stability. The concept of "rea" reflects the importance of social bonds and the expectation of mutual responsibility among individuals. Friendships and neighborly relations were integral to maintaining harmony and cooperation within the community. The term also underscores the ethical obligations one had towards others, as seen in the laws and teachings of the Torah. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom rua Definition perhaps shouting, roar NASB Translation loudly (1), noise (1), shouted (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. רֵעַ verbal noun shouting, roar, but dubious; — קוֺל הָעָם בְּרֵעֹה֯ Exodus 32:17 (E) sound of the people as they shouted (read Infinitive construct בָּרִעֹה for בְּהָרִיעוֺ, compare √5); יַגִּיד עָלָיו רֵע֑וֺ Job 36:33 the roar thereof telleth of him (< רַעְמוֺ his thunder, so Bu); לָמָּה תָרִיעִי רֵעַ Micah 4:9 why criest thou out with a crying? i.e. so loudly (but see √ 6 ). — II. III. רֵעַ see רעה. p. 945f Strong's Exhaustive Concordance aloud, noise, shouted From ruwa'; a crash (of thunder), noise (of war), shout (of joy) -- X aloud, noise, shouted. see HEBREW ruwa' Forms and Transliterations בְּרֵעֹ֑ה ברעה רֵ֑עַ רֵע֑וֹ רע רעו bə·rê·‘ōh bərê‘ōh bereOh rê‘ōw rê·‘ōw rê·a‘ Rea rêa‘ reOLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 32:17 HEB: ק֥וֹל הָעָ֖ם בְּרֵעֹ֑ה וַיֹּ֙אמֶר֙ אֶל־ NAS: of the people as they shouted, he said KJV: of the people as they shouted, he said INT: the sound of the people shouted said to Job 36:33 Micah 4:9 3 Occurrences |
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