Original Word: רְאִית
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: r'iyth
Pronunciation: ray-uth
Phonetic Spelling: (reh-eeth')
KJV: beholding
Word Origin: [from H7200 (רָאָה - see)]

1. sight

beholding

From ra'ah; sight -- beholding.

see HEBREW ra'ah

Word Origin
from raah
Definition
a look
NASB Translation
look* (1).

רְאוּת noun feminine look; — construct רְאוּת עֵינָיו Ecclesiastes 5:10 Qr (Kt ראית).

ראית see רְאוּת. above

Conceptual Overview

Although the particular form רְאִית (Strong’s Hebrew 7212) does not occur in the canonical Old Testament, it belongs to the rich family of words built on the triliteral root ראה, “to see.” In Scripture, “seeing” is not a mere physical act but a theological reality: God sees, God allows His people to see, and saving faith is repeatedly portrayed as a matter of spiritual sight.

Related Forms and Their Patterns

1. Verb רָאָה (7200) – the common verb “to see,” appearing from Genesis 1:4 onward.
2. Noun מַרְאֶה (4758) – “appearance, vision,” often linked with prophetic revelation (Ezekiel 1:1).
3. Noun מַרְאָה (4759) – “mirror,” used in Exodus 38:8.
4. Aramaic counterpart חֲזָה (2370) – “to see, behold,” especially in Daniel.

The cluster reveals a continuum from ordinary vision through prophetic insight to the beatific beholding of God’s glory.

Theology of Divine Sight

• Seeing belongs first to the LORD: “The eyes of the LORD roam to and fro over all the earth” (2 Chronicles 16:9). His omniscient gaze grounds both judgment and care (Psalm 33:13-15).
• Human perception is derivative and accountable. Adam and Eve’s eyes were “opened” (Genesis 3:7), but in rebellion they lost the true sight of God’s favor. Salvation reverses that loss; “In Your light we see light” (Psalm 36:9).

Sight as Revelation

• Patriarchal Encounters – Abraham names the place of sacrifice “The LORD Will Provide,” explaining “On the mountain of the LORD it will be provided” (literally, “it will be seen,” Genesis 22:14). Provision and vision are intertwined.
• Prophetic Commission – Isaiah’s ministry begins with a vision of the enthroned LORD (Isaiah 6:1). Prophets are often called “seers” (1 Samuel 9:9).
• Apocalyptic Disclosure – Ezekiel’s and Daniel’s visions portray redemptive history from heaven’s viewpoint, teaching that true understanding requires revelation, not speculation.

Contrast: Spiritual Blindness

Idolatry blinds (Psalm 115:4-8); judicial hardening darkens the heart (Isaiah 6:9-10). The prophets warn that physical eyes can remain open while inner eyes are shut, a theme Jesus reaffirms, quoting Isaiah to explain Israel’s unbelief (Matthew 13:14-15).

Christological Fulfillment

• Incarnation – “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory” (John 1:14).
• Redemptive Vision – “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God” (Matthew 5:8).
• Eschatological Hope – “They will see His face” (Revelation 22:4). The final beatitude of vision is secured by Christ’s atoning work.

Ministry Significance

1. Preaching – Proclaiming Scripture opens blind eyes (Acts 26:18).
2. Pastoral Care – Shepherds imitate the LORD who “sees” the flock’s need (Ezekiel 34:11-12).
3. Discipleship – Believers are exhorted to “fix our eyes on Jesus” (Hebrews 12:2), cultivating spiritual perception through the Word and prayer.

Practical Application

• Personal Devotion – Regular Scripture meditation trains believers to interpret life through God’s eyes (Psalm 119:18).
• Corporate Worship – Revelation culminates in doxology; beholding the LORD drives praise (2 Corinthians 3:18).
• Mission – Evangelism invites the nations to “see the salvation of our God” (Isaiah 52:10).

Summary

רְאִית, though unattested in the biblical text, directs attention to the scriptural motif of sight: God reveals, humanity responds, and redemption culminates in unhindered vision. Every appearance, vision, and moment of spiritual insight throughout Scripture ultimately serves the purpose of making Christ known and glorifying the God who sees and saves.

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