Strong's Lexicon raam: To thunder, to roar Original Word: רַעַם Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "raam," the concept of God's powerful voice can be seen in Greek words like "βροντή" (brontē), meaning "thunder," as used in passages like John 12:29. Usage: The Hebrew verb "raam" primarily conveys the idea of a loud, resounding noise, often associated with thunder. It is used to describe the powerful and awe-inspiring voice of God, as well as the natural phenomenon of a thunderstorm. The term emphasizes the majesty and authority of God's voice, which can both comfort and instill fear. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, thunder was often associated with the voice of the gods. In the Hebrew Bible, thunder is frequently linked to the presence and power of Yahweh, the God of Israel. This association underscores God's sovereignty over creation and His ability to communicate with His people in dramatic and unmistakable ways. Thunder, as a natural phenomenon, was both feared and revered, symbolizing divine intervention and judgment. 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). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance thunder From ra'am; a peal of thunder -- thunder. see HEBREW ra'am 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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