Original Word: רֵעַ
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: rea`
Pronunciation: reh-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (ray'-ah)
Definition: Friend, companion, neighbor, fellow
Meaning: an associate

brother, companion, fellow, friend, husband, lover, neighbor, another

Or reya2 {ray'-ah}; from ra'ah; an associate (more or less close) -- brother, companion, fellow, friend, husband, lover, neighbour, X (an-)other.

see HEBREW ra'ah

Word Origin
from raah
Definition
friend, companion, fellow
NASB Translation
another (27), another's (5), another* (1), companion (3), fellow (1), friend (30), friend's (1), friends (18), husband (1), kind (1), lover (1), lovers (1), mate (1), neighbor (64), neighbor's (23), neighbors (3), neighbors' (1), opponent (1), opponent's (1), other (6), together* (1).

II. רֵעַ₁₈₇ noun masculine^{Proverbs 17:17} friend, companion, fellow; — ׳ר absolute 2 Samuel 13:3 +, construct 1 Chronicles 27:33; suffix רֵעִי Job 31:9 +, רֵעְַךָ Deuteronomy 5:17 +, רֵעֶ֑ךָ Exodus 2:13 +, also רֵעֶיךָ 2 Samuel 12:11 (singular; Ges^{§ 93ss}), רֵעֵ֫הוּ (Ges^{§ 84} a i) Genesis 11:3 114t., רֵעוֺ Jeremiah 6:21, רֵעָהּ, Jeremiah 3:30; plural רֵעִים Jeremiah 3:1 +, construct רֵעֵי Job 2:11; suffix רֵעָיו Job 32:3, רֵעֵ֫הו (Ges^{§ 91k}) Job 42:10; 1 Samuel 30:26, etc.; —

l. friend, intimate, Genesis 38:12,20(J), 1 Samuel 30:26; 2 Samuel 13:3; 1 Kings 16:11 (ᵐ5 omitted); רִעֲךָ אֲשֶׁר כְּנַפְשְׁךָ Deuteronomy 13:7, מֶתֶק רֵעֵהוּ Proverbs 27:9 (text dubious see Toy); Micah 7:5 ("" אַלוּף), Jeremiah 9:3 ("" אָח), Jeremiah 19:9; Lamentations 1:2 ( + אֹהֲבֶיהָ), Psalm 35:14 ("" אָח) + 3 t. Psalms; especially Job 2:11; Job 6:14 8t. Job; Proverbs 17:17; Proverbs 18:24 8t. Proverbs ( Proverbs 12:26 see מֵרֵעַ below), Songs 5:1 ("" דּוֺדִים); associates Zechariah 3:8; technical term הַמֶּלֶךְ ׳ר 1 Chronicles 27:33 (see רֵעֶה), compare 2 Samuel 16:17 (twice in verse); of lover Songs 5:16 ("" דּוֺדִי), husband Jeremiah 3:20, paramours Hosea 3:1; Jeremiah 3:1; metaphor רֵעַ לִבְנוֺת יַעֲנָה Job 30:29 ("" אָח לְתַנִּים).

2 in weaker sense, fellow, fellow-citizen, even another person,, with whom one stands in reciprocal relations, Exodus 2:13; Exodus 20:16,17 (3 t. in verse) (Gi Exodus 20:13; Exodus 20:14; Exodus 20:14; Exodus 20:14) = Deuteronomy 5:17,18 (3 t. in verse), Exodus 21:14; Exodus 22:7; Exodus 22:8; Exodus 22:10; Exodus 22:25 (all E), Leviticus 19:13,16,18; Leviticus 20:10 (all H), Deuteronomy 4:42; Deuteronomy 15:2 (twice in verse) + 11 t. Deuteronomy; Joshua 20:5 (D), Judges 7:14; Jeremiah 9:7; Jeremiah 22:13; Jeremiah 29:23; Ezekiel 18:6,11,15; Ezekiel 22:11,12; Habakkuk 2:15; Job 16:21; Ruth 4:7; Psalm 15:3; Psalm 28:3; Psalm 101:5; Proverbs 3:28,29; Proverbs 6:1 ("" זָר !) + 18 t. Proverbs; וְרֵעוֺ שָׁכֵן Jeremiah 6:21; 1 Samuel 15:28 hath given (the kingdom) to thy fellow, = another than thou, so 1 Samuel 28:17; 2 Samuel 12:11; so also אִישׁ ֗֗֗ רֵעֵהוּ a (given, certain) man over against his fellow (different from 3) Exodus 21:18,35; Exodus 22:6; Exodus 22:9; Exodus 22:13; Exodus 33:11 (all E), Deuteronomy 19:11; Deuteronomy 22:26; Judges 7:13; 1 Kings 8:31; 1 Kings 20:35; Jeremiah 7:5; 1 Chronicles 6:22; Ruth 3:14; Ecclesiastes 4:4; similarly שָׂעִיר אֶלרֵֿעֵהוּ Isaiah 34:14.

3 in reciprocal phrase אִישׁ ֗֗֗ רֵעֵהו Genesis 11:3 they said one to another (אִישׁ distributive), each the speech of the other Genesis 11:7, absent one from the other Genesis 31:49, compare Genesis 43:33 (all J), Exodus 11:2; Exodus 18:7,16; Exodus 32:27 (all E), Judges 6:29; Judges 7:22; Judges 10:18; 2 Samuel 2:16 (twice in verse) + 4 t. 1Samuel; 2 Kings 3:23; 2 Kings 7:3,9; 2Chronicles 20:23; Isaiah 3:5 ("" אִישׁ בְּאִישׁ), Isaiah 13:8; Isaiah 19:2 ("" אִישׁ בְּאָתִיו) Isaiah 41:6; Jeremiah 5:8 11t. Jeremiah; Ezekiel 33:26; Zechariah 3:10 6t. Zechariah (Zechariah 11:6 read רֹעֵהוּ Sta^{ZAW i (1881), 26}); Malachi 3:16; Jonah 1:7; so of things Genesis 15:10 (J). — I. רֵעַ see רוע. p.929 below

Word Origin: Derived from the root רָעָה (ra'ah), which means "to associate with" or "to tend."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G80 (ἀδελφός, adelphos): Brother, used in the New Testament to denote a fellow believer or a literal sibling.
• G1150 (δαπανή, dapane): Expense, not directly related but can imply shared financial responsibilities among associates.
• G1261 (διαλογισμός, dialogismos): Reasoning, thought, often used in contexts of discussion among companions.
• G1581 (ἐκβάλλω, ekballo): To cast out, not directly related but can imply separation from a group or community.
• G2083 (ἑταῖρος, hetairos): Companion, friend, used in the New Testament to describe a close associate.
• G2087 (ἕτερος, heteros): Another, often used to distinguish between different individuals or groups.
• G4177 (συμπαραλαμβάνω, symparalambano): To take along with, implying companionship or association.
• G4895 (συνευωχέομαι, syneuocheomai): To feast together, indicating fellowship and communal relationships.
• G5368 (φιλέω, phileo): To love, often used to describe the love between friends.
• G5373 (φίλος, philos): Friend, a term of endearment and close association.
• G5384 (φιλία, philia): Friendship, emphasizing the bond and affection between friends.

These Greek terms reflect various aspects of companionship, friendship, and community, paralleling the Hebrew concept of רֵעַ.

Usage: The word רֵעַ is used in various contexts in the Hebrew Bible to denote a friend, companion, or neighbor. It appears in both literal and figurative senses, often highlighting relationships of mutual support, companionship, or community.

Context: רֵעַ (Rea') is a Hebrew term that encapsulates the concept of companionship and association. It is frequently used in the Old Testament to describe relationships that range from intimate friendships to general neighborly associations. The term is versatile, appearing in contexts that emphasize loyalty, support, and community.

In the book of Proverbs, רֵעַ is often used to describe the qualities of a good friend, emphasizing loyalty and trustworthiness. For example, Proverbs 17:17 states, "A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity." This highlights the enduring nature of true friendship.

In the context of the Ten Commandments, רֵעַ is used in the commandment against coveting, as seen in Exodus 20:17: "You shall not covet your neighbor's house." Here, רֵעַ refers to one's neighbor, emphasizing the importance of respecting the property and relationships of those in one's community.

The term also appears in narratives that illustrate the dynamics of friendship and betrayal, such as the relationship between David and Jonathan, where רֵעַ underscores the deep bond and loyalty between them.

רֵעַ is a term that underscores the importance of relationships in the biblical worldview, highlighting the values of loyalty, support, and community.

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