רָעָה
ra.ah
to accompany
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word רָעָה (ra.ah), Strong's number H7462C, has a short definition of "to accompany." This suggests a meaning of being alongside or present with someone or something. Its semantic domain is classified as Physical Action, which indicates that it is a verb that describes a tangible physical act. The limited number of occurrences in the Bible (6 times) implies that this word is not a common lexeme in the Hebrew language, at least in the biblical corpus. Its relative rarity may indicate that it has a specific, perhaps specialized, usage that is not as flexible or diverse as other more frequently used verbs. In terms of significance, this word may offer insight into social dynamics or community interactions in the biblical context. When used, it may suggest a deep level of involvement or commitment to someone or something, as it implies proximity and presence. Further study of its specific usage in the biblical texts would be necessary to understand its precise implications and role.
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Occurrences in Scripture
6 total occurrences across the text
Trust in Yahweh, and do good. Dwell in the land, and enjoy safe pasture.
Proverbs 13:20One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
Proverbs 22:24Don’t befriend a hot-tempered man, and don’t associate with one who harbors anger:
Proverbs 28:7Whoever keeps the law is a wise son; but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.
Proverbs 29:3Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
Isaiah 11:7The cow and the bear will graze. Their young ones will lie down together. The lion will eat straw like the ox.