7464. reah

Lexicon

reah: Scent, aroma, fragrance, odor

Original Word: רֵעָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: re`ah
Pronunciation: ray'-akh
Phonetic Spelling: (ray'-aw)
Definition: Scent, aroma, fragrance, odor
Meaning: a female associate

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

companion, fellow

Feminine of rea'; a female associate -- companion, fellow.

see HEBREW rea'

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from raah
Definition
companion, attendant
NASB Translation
companions (3).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[רֵעָה] noun feminine companion, attendant; — of maidens, plural suffix רֵעוֺתָ֑י Judges 11:37 Qr ( > Kt רעיתי), רֵעוֺתֶיהָ Judges 11:38; Psalm 45:15.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root רֵעַ (rea), which generally means "friend" or "companion."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 2083: ἑταίρα (hetaira) • meaning "companion" or "courtesan," though the context and connotations differ from the Hebrew רֵעָה.
• Strong's Greek Number 5384: φίλος (philos) • meaning "friend," which is a more general term for a companion or associate, applicable to both genders.

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the term רֵעָה, highlighting its significance in the biblical context and its role in illustrating the social dynamics of ancient Israelite society.

Usage: The term רֵעָה is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a female friend or companion, often in the context of social or familial relationships.

Context: רֵעָה (re'ah) appears in the Hebrew Bible to describe a female associate or companion. This term is rooted in the broader concept of companionship and friendship, which is a significant theme in biblical texts. The word is used to highlight the social and relational aspects of women's lives in ancient Israelite society. It emphasizes the importance of community and mutual support among women, reflecting the cultural and familial structures of the time. The term can be found in contexts that illustrate the bonds between women, whether in familial settings or broader community interactions. The use of רֵעָה underscores the value placed on relationships and the role of women as integral members of their social networks.

Forms and Transliterations

וְרֵ֣עוֹתֶ֔יהָ ורעותיה רֵעוֹתֶ֑יהָ רעותיה rê‘ōwṯehā rê·‘ō·w·ṯe·hā reoTeiha veReoTeiha wə·rê·‘ō·w·ṯe·hā wərê‘ōwṯehā

Englishman's Concordance

Judges 11:38
HEB: וַתֵּ֤לֶךְ הִיא֙ וְרֵ֣עוֹתֶ֔יהָ וַתֵּ֥בְךְּ עַל־
NAS: and she left with her companions, and wept
KJV: and she went with her companions, and bewailed
INT: left he her companions and wept because

Psalm 45:14
HEB: בְּתוּל֣וֹת אַ֭חֲרֶיהָ רֵעוֹתֶ֑יהָ מ֖וּבָא֣וֹת לָֽךְ׃
NAS: The virgins, her companions who follow
KJV: the virgins her companions that follow
INT: the virgins follow her companions her Will be brought

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 7464
2 Occurrences

rê·‘ō·w·ṯe·hā — 1 Occ.
wə·rê·‘ō·w·ṯe·hā — 1 Occ.