Berean Strong's Lexicon broché: Rain Original Word: βροχή Word Origin: Derived from the verb βρέχω (brechō), meaning "to rain" or "to wet." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H4306 מָטָר (matar) - rain - H1653 גֶּשֶׁם (geshem) - rain, shower Usage: The term "broché" refers to rain, a natural phenomenon involving the precipitation of water from the atmosphere. In the biblical context, rain is often seen as a blessing from God, essential for agriculture and sustaining life. It symbolizes divine provision and favor, as well as judgment when withheld. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near East, rain was crucial for survival, especially in agrarian societies like Israel. The climate of the region made rain a vital resource for crops and livestock. The Israelites depended on seasonal rains, such as the "early" and "latter" rains, for successful harvests. Consequently, rain was often associated with God's covenantal blessings and faithfulness, as seen in Deuteronomy 11:13-14, where obedience to God results in rain for the land. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom brechó Definition a wetting NASB Translation rain (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1028: βροχήβροχή, βροχης, ἡ (βρέχω, which see), a later Greek word (cf. Lob. ad Phryn., p. 291), a besprinkling, watering, rain: used of a heavy shower or violent rainstorm, Matthew 7:25, 27; Psalm 67:10 Strong's Exhaustive Concordance rain. From brecho; rain -- rain. see GREEK brecho Forms and Transliterations βροχάς βροχη βροχή βροχὴ βροχήν broche brochē brochḕLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 7:25 N-NFSGRK: κατέβη ἡ βροχὴ καὶ ἦλθον NAS: And the rain fell, and the floods KJV: And the rain descended, and INT: came down the rain and came Matthew 7:27 N-NFS |
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