Lexicon roah: Evil, wickedness, badness Original Word: רֹעָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance broken, utterly For roa'; breakage -- broken, utterly. see HEBREW roa' NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originthe same as raa, q.v. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root רָעַע (ra'a), which means "to break" or "to be evil."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G5016, ταπείνωσις (tapeinosis), which means "humiliation" or "abasement." While not a direct translation, both terms convey a sense of being brought low or experiencing a downfall, whether through moral failure or external circumstances. The Greek term emphasizes the state of being humbled, often as a result of one's actions, aligning with the Hebrew concept of experiencing ruin due to ethical or moral breakdown. Usage: The word רֹעָה (ro'ah) is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a state of ruin or destruction, often in the context of moral corruption or ethical failure. It is not frequently used, but when it appears, it emphasizes the consequences of evil actions or the state of being broken. Context: רֹעָה (ro'ah) is a noun that appears in the Hebrew Bible to denote a condition of ruin or destruction, typically associated with moral or ethical decay. The root רָעַע (ra'a) from which it is derived is commonly used to describe evil or wickedness, suggesting that רֹעָה (ro'ah) carries connotations of the destructive consequences of such behavior. The term is used to highlight the results of actions that lead to a breakdown in societal or personal integrity. In the context of the Hebrew Scriptures, it serves as a warning against the paths that lead to ruin and emphasizes the importance of adhering to divine commandments to avoid such outcomes. Forms and Transliterations רֹ֭עָה רעה rō‘āh rō·‘āh RoahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Proverbs 25:19 HEB: שֵׁ֣ן רֹ֭עָה וְרֶ֣גֶל מוּעָ֑דֶת KJV: of trouble [is like] a broken tooth, INT: tooth a broken foot of joint |