Berean Strong's Lexicon reuth: Friendship, companionship Original Word: רְעוּת Word Origin: Derived from the root רָעָה (ra'ah), which means "to associate with" or "to be a friend." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of friendship is φιλία (philia), which appears in the New Testament to describe brotherly love and friendship (e.g., James 4:4, BSB). Usage: The Hebrew word "reuth" conveys the concept of friendship or companionship. It is used to describe the bond between individuals who share mutual affection and loyalty. This term emphasizes the importance of relationships built on trust, support, and shared values. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, friendship was a significant aspect of social life. Relationships were often formed within the context of family, tribe, and community. Friendships were not only personal but also had social and economic implications, as alliances and partnerships were crucial for survival and prosperity. The concept of friendship in the Hebrew Bible often extends beyond mere social interaction to include covenantal loyalty and faithfulness. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originsee reu. Brown-Driver-Briggs [רְעוּ] noun feminine good pleasure, will; — construct רְעוּת of king Ezra 5:17, of God Ezra 7:18. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance pleasure, will (Aramaic) corresponding to r'uwth; desire -- pleasure, will. see HEBREW r'uwth Forms and Transliterations כִּרְע֥וּת כרעות kir‘ūṯ kir·‘ūṯ kirUt ureUtLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 5:17 HEB: דֵ֖ךְ בִּירוּשְׁלֶ֑ם וּרְע֥וּת מַלְכָּ֛א עַל־ KJV: send his pleasure to us concerning INT: this Jerusalem his pleasure the king concerning Ezra 7:18 2 Occurrences |
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