Lexicon ra'anan: Fresh, flourishing, green Original Word: רַעֲנַן Strong's Exhaustive Concordance flourishing (Aramaic) corresponding to ra'anan; green, i.e. (figuratively) prosperous; --flourishing. see HEBREW ra'anan Brown-Driver-Briggs רַעֲנַן adjective flourishing (perhaps loan-word from Biblical Hebrew רַעֲנָן luxuriant, √ רען); — figurative of person Daniel 4:1 (compare Biblical Hebrew Psalm 92:15). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from a root corresponding to the Hebrew רָעַן (raʿan), which means "to be green" or "to flourish."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek 3001 (λαχάνω • lachano): to grow, to become green Usage: This word is used in the context of describing something that is lush, verdant, or thriving. It appears in the Aramaic portions of the Old Testament, particularly in the book of Daniel. Context: רַעֲנַן (raʿanan) is an Aramaic term found in the Old Testament, specifically in the book of Daniel. It is used to describe the flourishing and prosperous state of a tree in Nebuchadnezzar's dream. The imagery of a green and thriving tree is symbolic of prosperity and abundance. In Daniel 4:4 (BSB), the word is used to depict the tree that represents Nebuchadnezzar's kingdom: "I, Nebuchadnezzar, was at ease in my house and flourishing in my palace." The use of רַעֲנַן in this context emphasizes the king's initial state of prosperity before his humbling experience. The term captures the essence of vitality and growth, often associated with divine blessing and favor. Forms and Transliterations וְרַעְנַ֖ן ורענן veraNan wə·ra‘·nan wəra‘nanLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 4:4 HEB: הֲוֵית֙ בְּבֵיתִ֔י וְרַעְנַ֖ן בְּהֵיכְלִֽי׃ NAS: in my house and flourishing in my palace. KJV: in mine house, and flourishing in my palace: INT: was my house and flourishing my palace 1 Occurrence |
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