Lexicon raam: To thunder, to roar Original Word: רַעַם Strong's Exhaustive Concordance thunder From ra'am; a peal of thunder -- thunder. see HEBREW ra'am NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition thunder NASB Translation thunder (6). Brown-Driver-Briggs רַ֫עַם noun [masculine] thunder; — ascribed to ׳׃ י ׳ר absolute Isaiah 29:6, בְּסֵתֶר רַ֑עַם Psalm 81:8 (Baer Gi; i.e. thunder-cloud); suffix קוֺל רַעַמְךָ Psalm 77:19; Psalm 104:7; construct רַעַם גבורתו Job 26:14 (figurative of ׳יs display of might; opposed to שֵׁמֶץ); figurative of captains, שָׂרִים ׳ר Job 39:25, i.e. thunderous shouting ( + תְּרוּעָה). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root רָעַם (ra'am), which means to thunder or to make a loud noise.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek term for thunder in the New Testament is βροντή (brontē), Strong's Greek Number G1027. This term is used in similar contexts to convey the power and authority of God, as seen in passages like Revelation 14:2: "And I heard a sound from heaven like the roar of many waters and like the sound of loud thunder. The sound I heard was like harpists strumming their harps" (BSB). Here, the imagery of thunder is employed to describe the overwhelming and majestic voice from heaven, paralleling the Hebrew usage of רַעַם. Usage: The term רַעַם is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe the sound of thunder, often symbolizing the power and majesty of God. It is typically used in poetic and prophetic contexts to convey divine communication or intervention. Context: רַעַם (ra'am) appears in the Hebrew Bible as a vivid depiction of thunder, a natural phenomenon that is frequently associated with the voice of God. In the ancient Near Eastern context, thunder was often perceived as a manifestation of divine power. The Hebrew Scriptures utilize this imagery to emphasize God's sovereignty and might. For instance, in Job 26:14, the thunder of God's power is mentioned: "Indeed, these are but the fringes of His ways; how faint is the whisper we hear of Him! Who then can understand the thunder of His power?" (BSB). This verse highlights the incomprehensible and awe-inspiring nature of God's strength, as symbolized by thunder. Similarly, in Psalm 77:18, the psalmist describes God's presence during a storm: "Your thunder resounded in the whirlwind; Your lightning lit up the world; the earth trembled and quaked" (BSB). Here, thunder serves as a metaphor for God's active involvement in the world, demonstrating His control over creation. The use of רַעַם in these contexts underscores the belief in a God who is both transcendent and immanent, whose voice can be both a whisper and a thunderous proclamation. Forms and Transliterations בְּרַ֥עַם ברעם וְרַ֥עַם ורעם רַ֑עַם רַ֥עַם רַֽ֝עַמְךָ֗ רַעַמְךָ֨ ׀ רעם רעמך bə·ra·‘am bəra‘am beRaam ra‘am ra‘amḵā ra·‘am ra·‘am·ḵā Raam raamCha veRaam wə·ra·‘am wəra‘amLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 26:14 HEB: נִשְׁמַע־ בּ֑וֹ וְרַ֥עַם [גְּבוּרָתֹו כ] NAS: of Him! But His mighty thunder, who KJV: is heard of him? but the thunder of his power INT: A word hear thunder force who Job 39:25 Psalm 77:18 Psalm 81:7 Psalm 104:7 Isaiah 29:6 6 Occurrences |
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