7468. reuth

Lexicon

reuth: Friendship, companionship

Original Word: רְעוּת
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: r`uwth
Pronunciation: reh-OOTH
Phonetic Spelling: (reh-ooth')
Definition: Friendship, companionship
Meaning: a female associate, an additional one

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

another, mate, neighbor

From ra'ah in the sense of rea'; a female associate; generally an additional one -- + another, mate, neighbour.

see HEBREW ra'ah

see HEBREW rea'

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from raah
Definition
fellow (woman)
NASB Translation
another (1), another's (1), kind (1), mate (1), neighbor (2).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

I. רְעוּת noun feminine fellow (-woman); — suffix in reciprocal phrase אִשָּׁה מֵאֵת רְעוּתָהּ Exodus 11:2 (E) each from her fellow ("" אִישׁ מֵאֵת רֵעֵהוּ, compare II. רֵעַ

3); compare Jeremiah 9:19; of birds of prey (דַיּוֺת) Isaiah 34:15 compare Isaiah 34:16; people under figure of sheep Zechariah 11:9; רְעוּתָהּ Esther 1:19 = another than she (compare 1 Samuel 15:28 II. רֵעַ 2).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root רֵעַ (rea), which means "friend" or "companion."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G701: ἄρσην (arsen) • While not directly related in meaning, this Greek term refers to male or masculine, contrasting with the female aspect of רְעוּת (Re'ut).
• G1135: γυνή (gynē) • This Greek term means "woman" or "wife," and is more closely related to the concept of a female associate or companion.
• G4050: περισσεία (perisseia) • This term means "abundance" or "excess," and while not directly related to companionship, it can metaphorically relate to the abundance of support and partnership found in close relationships.

In summary, רְעוּת (Re'ut) is a term that encapsulates the idea of female companionship and partnership, reflecting the importance of supportive relationships in the biblical narrative.

Usage: This term is used in the context of describing a female companion or associate, highlighting the aspect of companionship or partnership.

Context: רְעוּת (Re'ut) is a Hebrew term that signifies a female companion or associate. It is derived from the root רֵעַ (rea), which is commonly used to denote a friend or companion. The term is used to describe relationships that are characterized by closeness and mutual support. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, רְעוּת (Re'ut) can be seen as emphasizing the importance of companionship and partnership, particularly among women. This term underscores the value of supportive relationships and the role of women as integral companions in various narratives.

The concept of companionship is a recurring theme in the Scriptures, where relationships are often depicted as vital to personal and communal well-being. רְעוּת (Re'ut) captures this essence by highlighting the role of women as companions who contribute to the social and spiritual fabric of their communities. The term may also reflect the broader cultural and social dynamics of ancient Israel, where relationships were central to community life.

Forms and Transliterations

לִרְעוּתָ֖הּ לרעותה רְעוּתָ֔הּ רְעוּתָ֖הּ רְעוּתָֽהּ׃ רעותה רעותה׃ lir‘ūṯāh lir·‘ū·ṯāh liruTah rə‘ūṯāh rə·‘ū·ṯāh reuTah

Englishman's Concordance

Exodus 11:2
HEB: וְאִשָּׁה֙ מֵאֵ֣ת רְעוּתָ֔הּ כְּלֵי־ כֶ֖סֶף
NAS: and each woman from her neighbor for articles
KJV: and every woman of her neighbour, jewels
INT: his neighbor and each her neighbor articles of silver

Esther 1:19
HEB: יִתֵּ֣ן הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ לִרְעוּתָ֖הּ הַטּוֹבָ֥ה מִמֶּֽנָּה׃
NAS: her royal position to another who is more
KJV: her royal estate unto another that is better
INT: give the king to another worthy is more

Isaiah 34:15
HEB: דַיּ֖וֹת אִשָּׁ֥ה רְעוּתָֽהּ׃
NAS: Every one with its kind.
KJV: every one with her mate.
INT: the hawks Every kind

Isaiah 34:16
HEB: נֶעְדָּ֔רָה אִשָּׁ֥ה רְעוּתָ֖הּ לֹ֣א פָקָ֑דוּ
NAS: will lack its mate. For His mouth
KJV: shall want her mate: for my mouth
INT: will be missing none mate not will lack

Jeremiah 9:20
HEB: נֶ֔הִי וְאִשָּׁ֥ה רְעוּתָ֖הּ קִינָֽה׃
NAS: And everyone her neighbor a dirge.
KJV: and every one her neighbour lamentation.
INT: wailing and everyone her neighbor A dirge

Zechariah 11:9
HEB: אֶת־ בְּשַׂ֥ר רְעוּתָֽהּ׃
NAS: eat one another's flesh.
KJV: every one the flesh of another.
INT: one flesh another's

6 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 7468
6 Occurrences

lir·‘ū·ṯāh — 1 Occ.
rə·‘ū·ṯāh — 5 Occ.