Strong's Lexicon ravach: To be wide, spacious, to have relief, to be refreshed Original Word: רָוַח Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance, the concept of relief or deliverance can be related to Greek terms such as "σωτηρία" (soteria - salvation) or "ἀνάπαυσις" (anapausis - rest, relief). Usage: The Hebrew verb "ravach" primarily conveys the idea of relief or respite, often in the context of deliverance or a break from distress. It can also imply a sense of being refreshed or having room to breathe, both physically and metaphorically. This term is used to describe moments when God provides relief or deliverance to His people, offering them a reprieve from their troubles. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the concept of relief or deliverance was deeply tied to the covenant relationship between God and His people. The Israelites often found themselves in situations of distress, whether due to external enemies, internal strife, or personal sin. The promise of relief or deliverance was a recurring theme in the Hebrew Scriptures, reflecting God's faithfulness and mercy. The idea of "ravach" would resonate with an agrarian society that understood the importance of having space and resources to thrive. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to be wide or spacious NASB Translation get relief (1), refreshed (1), spacious (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs רָרַח verb be wide, spacious (Late Hebrew id., extend (intransitive), רֶוַח wide space; Arabic  be wide (between thighs), and derivatives; compare perhaps Ethiopic  make open, open (derived species; Di293); Aramaic רְוַח be wide (usually figurative as Hebrew),  ,  be wide, enlarged); — Qal Perfect3masculine singular ׳ר, followed by ל person 1 Samuel 16:23 figurative there was enlargement, relief, for Saul; Imperfect3masculine singular יִרְוַח לִי Job 32:20 that there may be relief for me. Pu`al Participle plural מְרֻוָּחִים Jeremiah 22:14 spacious (of rooms; "" בֵּות מִדּוֺת). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance be refreshed, large A primitive root (identical with ruwach); properly, to breathe freely, i.e. Revive; by implication, to have ample room -- be refreshed, large. see HEBREW ruwach Forms and Transliterations וְיִֽרְוַֽח־ וְרָוַ֤ח וירוח־ ורוח מְרֻוָּחִ֑ים מרוחים mə·ruw·wā·ḥîm meruvvaChim məruwwāḥîm veraVach veyirvach wə·rā·waḥ wə·yir·waḥ- wərāwaḥ wəyirwaḥ-Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Samuel 16:23 HEB: וְנִגֵּ֣ן בְּיָד֑וֹ וְרָוַ֤ח לְשָׁאוּל֙ וְט֣וֹב NAS: and Saul would be refreshed and be well, KJV: so Saul was refreshed, and was well, INT: and play his hand would be refreshed and Saul and be well Job 32:20 Jeremiah 22:14 3 Occurrences |
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