Strong's Lexicon roah: Evil, wickedness, badness Original Word: רֹעָה Word Origin: Derived from the root רָעַע (ra'a), which means "to be bad" or "to be evil." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for "roah" is κακία (kakia), which also means evil or wickedness. Strong's Greek entry for κακία is G2549. Usage: The Hebrew word "roah" is used to describe moral evil or wickedness. It often refers to actions, thoughts, or intentions that are contrary to God's will and character. In the biblical context, "roah" is associated with behaviors and attitudes that lead to harm, injustice, and unrighteousness. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, the concept of "roah" was understood in the context of covenantal relationships with God. The Israelites were called to live according to God's laws and commandments, and "roah" represented a deviation from this divine standard. The prophets frequently warned against "roah," urging the people to repent and return to righteousness. The term is often used in the context of social justice, emphasizing the importance of treating others with fairness and compassion. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originthe same as raa, q.v. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance broken, utterly For roa'; breakage -- broken, utterly. see HEBREW roa' 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 |
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