Original Word: רָאָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: ra'ah
Pronunciation: rah-AH
Phonetic Spelling: (raw-aw')
Definition: To see, look at, inspect, perceive, consider
Meaning: a bird of prey

glede

From ra'ah; a bird of prey (probably the vulture, from its sharp sight) -- glede. Compare da'ah.

see HEBREW ra'ah

see HEBREW da'ah

Word Origin
scribal error for daah, q.v.

Word Origin: Derived from the root רָאָה (ra'ah), meaning "to see" or "to look."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 3704: ὅραμα (horama) • a vision, something seen
• Strong's Greek Number 3708: ὁράω (horao) • to see, to perceive with the eyes

These Greek entries share a conceptual link with the Hebrew רָאָה, as they pertain to seeing and vision, reflecting the thematic connection between the Hebrew and Greek lexicons in the context of perception and insight.

Usage: The term רָאָה is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a bird of prey, emphasizing its characteristic of sharp vision. It is often associated with other birds of prey in lists of unclean animals.

Context: The Hebrew word רָאָה (ra'ah) is used in the context of describing birds of prey, particularly those with keen eyesight. This term is found in the Old Testament, where it is listed among unclean birds that the Israelites were forbidden to eat. The emphasis on the bird's vision aligns with the root meaning of the word, which is "to see." In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is translated in passages that discuss dietary laws and the natural world, highlighting the bird's role in the ecosystem as a predator. The רָאָה is often mentioned alongside other raptors, such as eagles and hawks, in biblical texts that describe the majesty and power of these creatures. The use of רָאָה in the Bible underscores the importance of vision and perception, both literally and metaphorically, in the ancient Near Eastern understanding of the natural world.

וְהָרָאָה֙ והראה veharaAh wə·hā·rā·’āh wəhārā’āhInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts