The meaning of “יָרַע”
Understanding yâraʻ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
be grevious (only Isaiah 15:4; the rest belong to רָעַע). - properly, to be broken up (with any violent action) i.e. (fi...
יָרַע
be grevious (only Isaiah 15:4; the rest belong to רָעַע). - properly, to be broken up (with any violent action) i.e. (figuratively) to fear 1) (Qal) to tremble, quiver
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 38:10 | “And the thing which he did displeased the Lord: wherefore he slew him also.” Word: יָרַע (yâraʻ) | |
| 1 Samuel 8:6 | “But the thing displeased Samuel, when they said, Give us a king to judge us. And Samuel prayed unto the Lord.” Word: יָרַע (yâraʻ) | |
| 1 Chronicles 21:7 | “And God was displeased with this thing; therefore he smote Israel.” Word: יָרַע (yâraʻ) | |
| Job 20:26 | “All darkness shall be hid in his secret places: a fire not blown shall consume him; it shall go ill with him that is left in his tabernacle.” Word: יָרַע (yâraʻ) | |
| Isaiah 59:15 | “Yea, truth faileth; and he that departeth from evil maketh himself a prey: and the Lord saw it, and it displeased him that there was no judgment.” Word: יָרַע (yâraʻ) |