Berean Strong's Lexicon rea: Friend, companion, neighbor Original Word: רֵעַ Word Origin: Derived from the root רָעָה (ra'ah), which means "to associate with" or "to befriend." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4139 (πλησίον, plesion): Often translated as "neighbor" in the New Testament, reflecting a similar concept of social and communal relationships. - G5384 (φίλος, philos): Translated as "friend," indicating a close personal relationship. Usage: The Hebrew word רֵעַ (rea) primarily denotes a friend or companion, someone with whom one shares a close relationship. It can also refer to a neighbor, indicating a broader social connection within a community. The term is used to describe relationships characterized by mutual respect, loyalty, and support. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, community and relationships were central to daily life. The concept of רֵעַ (rea) reflects the importance of social bonds and communal living. Friendships and neighborly relations were vital for survival, support, and maintaining social order. The Hebrew culture placed a strong emphasis on hospitality, loyalty, and the ethical treatment of others, which is reflected in the use of this term. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to raa Definition to crush, shatter NASB Translation break in pieces (1), breaks in pieces (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [רְעַע] verb crush, shatter (ᵑ7 Syriac; see Biblical Hebrew רצץ); — Pe`al Imperfect3feminine singular (וְ)תֵרֹעַ Daniel 2:40 (object omitted). Pa`el Participle active מִרָעַע Daniel 2:40 (accusative of thing). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance break, bruise (Aramaic) corresponding to ra'a' -- break, bruise. see HEBREW ra'a' Forms and Transliterations וְתֵרֹֽעַ׃ ותרע׃ מְרָעַ֥ע מרעע mə·rā·‘a‘ mərā‘a‘ meraA veteRoa wə·ṯê·rō·a‘ wəṯêrōa‘Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 2:40 HEB: וּֽכְפַרְזְלָ֛א דִּֽי־ מְרָעַ֥ע כָּל־ אִלֵּ֖ין NAS: so, like iron that breaks in pieces, KJV: iron that breaketh all INT: iron that breaks all these Daniel 2:40 2 Occurrences |
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