Strong's Lexicon raanan: Fresh, green, flourishing Original Word: רַעֲנָן Word Origin: Derived from a root that means "to be green" or "to flourish." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance, the concept of flourishing or being green can be related to Greek words like "θαλλός" (thallos), meaning a young shoot or sprout, which conveys a similar idea of growth and vitality. Usage: The Hebrew word "raanan" is used to describe something that is fresh, green, or flourishing. It often refers to vegetation, such as trees or plants, that are thriving and full of life. The term conveys a sense of vitality and abundance, often symbolizing prosperity and blessing. Cultural and Historical Background: In the agrarian society of ancient Israel, the imagery of green and flourishing plants was a powerful symbol of life, prosperity, and divine blessing. The land's fertility was seen as a direct result of God's favor, and the flourishing of vegetation was a sign of His provision. This imagery is frequently used in the Hebrew Bible to describe the ideal state of the land and the people when they are in right relationship with God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom raan Definition luxuriant, fresh NASB Translation fresh (1), green (12), luxuriant (5), very green (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs רַעֲנָן adjective luxuriant, fresh; — masculine ׳ר Deuteronomy 12:2 +; feminine רַעֲנָנָה Songs 1:16; masculine plural רַעֲנַנִּים Psalm 92:15; — luxuriant, of trees: בְּרוֺשׁ Hosea 14:9, זַיִת Psalm 52:10 (both simile), Jeremiah 11:16 (figurative); simile also, ׳כְּאֶזְרָח ר Psalm 37:35 (but read כְּאֶרֶז הַלְּבָנוֺן ᵐ5 ᵑ6 and most); especially in phrase תַּחַת ׳כָּלעֵֿץ ר place of idolatrous rites, Deuteronomy 12:2; 1 Kings 14:23; 2 Kings 16:4 2Chronicles 28:4; 2 Kings 17:10; Jeremiah 2:20; Jeremiah 3:6,13; Isaiah 57:5; Ezekiel 6:13; ׳עַלעֵֿץ ר Jeremiah 17:2 (si vera lectio); leaf Jeremiah 17:8 (figurative); leafy couch Songs 1:16; fresh, oil Psalm 92:11; fresh, flourishing, person (figurative, as trees) Psalm 92:15 (+ דְּשֵׁנִים). I. רעע (√ of following; original meaning dubious). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance green, flourishing From an unused root meaning to be green; verdant; by analogy, new; figuratively, prosperous -- green, flourishing. Forms and Transliterations וְרַֽעֲנַנִּ֣ים ורעננים רַ֭עֲנָן רַֽעֲנָ֑ן רַֽעֲנָ֔ן רַֽעֲנָן֙ רַעֲנָ֑ן רַעֲנָ֔ן רַעֲנָ֖ן רַעֲנָֽן׃ רַעֲנָֽנָה׃ רַעֲנָן׃ רַעֲנָנָֽה׃ רענן רענן׃ רעננה׃ ra‘ănān ra‘ănānāh ra·‘ă·nā·nāh ra·‘ă·nān raanan raaNanah Raanon veraananNim wə·ra·‘ă·nan·nîm wəra‘ănannîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 12:2 HEB: כָּל־ עֵ֥ץ רַעֲנָן׃ NAS: and under every green tree. KJV: and upon the hills, and under every green tree: INT: every tree green 1 Kings 14:23 2 Kings 16:4 2 Kings 17:10 2 Chronicles 28:4 Job 15:32 Psalm 37:35 Psalm 52:8 Psalm 92:10 Psalm 92:14 Songs 1:16 Isaiah 57:5 Jeremiah 2:20 Jeremiah 3:6 Jeremiah 3:13 Jeremiah 11:16 Jeremiah 17:2 Jeremiah 17:8 Ezekiel 6:13 Hosea 14:8 20 Occurrences |
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