7454. rea
Berean Strong's Lexicon
rea: Friend, companion, neighbor, fellow

Original Word: רֵעַ
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: rea
Pronunciation: reh-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (ray'-ah)
Definition: Friend, companion, neighbor, fellow
Meaning: a thought

Word Origin: Derived from the root רָעָה (ra'ah), which means "to associate with" or "to befriend."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4139 (πλησίον, plesion): Often translated as "neighbor" in the New Testament.

- G5384 (φίλος, philos): Translated as "friend," reflecting 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 or fellow member of a community. The term emphasizes the social and relational aspects of human interaction, highlighting the importance of companionship, loyalty, and mutual support.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, relationships with friends and neighbors were vital for survival and community cohesion. The concept of "rea" reflects the communal nature of life in biblical times, where individuals relied on their social networks for support, protection, and shared resources. The term underscores the value placed on loyalty, trust, and the ethical treatment of others within one's community.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from an unused word
Definition
purpose, aim
NASB Translation
thought (1), thoughts (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
III. [רֵעַ] noun [masculine] purpose, aim; — suffix רֵעִי Psalm 139:2 (of man), plural suffix רֵעֶיךָ Psalm 139:17 (of El).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
thought

From ra'ah; a thought (as association of ideas) -- thought.

see HEBREW ra'ah

Forms and Transliterations
לְ֝רֵעִ֗י לרעי רֵעֶ֣יךָ רעיך lə·rê·‘î lərê‘î lereI rê‘eḵā rê·‘e·ḵā reEicha
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Englishman's Concordance
Psalm 139:2
HEB: וְקוּמִ֑י בַּ֥נְתָּה לְ֝רֵעִ֗י מֵרָחֽוֹק׃
NAS: up; You understand my thought from afar.
KJV: thou understandest my thought afar off.
INT: rise understand my thought afar

Psalm 139:17
HEB: מַה־ יָּקְר֣וּ רֵעֶ֣יךָ אֵ֑ל מֶ֥ה
NAS: precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God!
KJV: How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God!
INT: How precious are your thoughts God How

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 7454
2 Occurrences


lə·rê·‘î — 1 Occ.
rê·‘e·ḵā — 1 Occ.
















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