Strong's Lexicon reah: Scent, aroma, fragrance, odor Original Word: רֵעָה Word Origin: Derived from the root רוּחַ (ruach), which means "to smell" or "to perceive an odor." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2175 (euodia) - meaning "fragrance" or "sweet smell" - G3744 (osme) - meaning "odor" or "smell" Usage: The Hebrew word "reah" primarily refers to a scent or aroma, often used in the context of sacrifices and offerings in the Old Testament. It signifies the pleasing aroma that ascends to God, symbolizing acceptance and satisfaction. The term is also used metaphorically to describe the character or reputation of a person or thing. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, scents and aromas played a significant role in religious rituals and daily life. Incense and burnt offerings were integral to worship, symbolizing prayers and devotion rising to God. The "pleasing aroma" of sacrifices was a key element in the covenant relationship between God and His people, representing divine acceptance and favor. Aromas were also associated with purity and holiness, contrasting with the stench of sin and corruption. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom raah Definition companion, attendant NASB Translation companions (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs [רֵעָה] noun feminine companion, attendant; — of maidens, plural suffix רֵעוֺתָ֑י Judges 11:37 Qr ( > Kt רעיתי), רֵעוֺתֶיהָ Judges 11:38; Psalm 45:15. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance companion, fellow Feminine of rea'; a female associate -- companion, fellow. see HEBREW rea' Forms and Transliterations וְרֵ֣עוֹתֶ֔יהָ ורעותיה רֵעוֹתֶ֑יהָ רעותיה rê‘ōwṯehā rê·‘ō·w·ṯe·hā reoTeiha veReoTeiha wə·rê·‘ō·w·ṯe·hā wərê‘ōwṯehāLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Judges 11:38 HEB: וַתֵּ֤לֶךְ הִיא֙ וְרֵ֣עוֹתֶ֔יהָ וַתֵּ֥בְךְּ עַל־ NAS: and she left with her companions, and wept KJV: and she went with her companions, and bewailed INT: left he her companions and wept because Psalm 45:14 2 Occurrences |
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