ו/רעה
𐤅/𐤓𐤏𐤄
rêʻeh
or your father's friend
A companion or associate, typically male, who shares a close bond or partnership. The term can range from a casual acquaintance to a trusted confidant, depending on context. In some settings, it emphasizes shared activity, partnership, or covenantal association, but does not necessarily imply deep emotional intimacy. In contrast to more formal or kinship terms, רֵעֶה often designates one with whom there is mutual obligation or loyalty, whether in friendship, cooperation, or alliance.
Proverbs 27:10 · Word #2
Lexicon H7463
| Lemma | רֵעֶה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤓𐤏𐤄 |
| Transliteration | rêʻeh |
| Strong's | H7463 |
| Definition | A companion or associate, typically male, who shares a close bond or partnership. The term can range from a casual acquaintance to a trusted confidant, depending on context. In some settings, it emphasizes shared activity, partnership, or covenantal association, but does not necessarily imply deep emotional intimacy. In contrast to more formal or kinship terms, רֵעֶה often designates one with whom there is mutual obligation or loyalty, whether in friendship, cooperation, or alliance. |
Morphology HC/Ncmsc
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | or your father's friend |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7463-02
male companion
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common masculine singular absolute. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun רֵעֶה denotes one who associates or keeps company with another; "male companion" preserves the masculine singular form and reflects the root idea of shared association rather than emotional intimacy. |
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