Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “רֵישׁ”
Understanding rêysh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
or רֵאשׁ rêʼsh (raysh); or רִישׁ rîysh (reesh); from רוּשׁ poverty. - poverty 1) poverty
H7389
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
רֵישׁ
Phoneticraysh
Transliterationrêysh
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
or רֵאשׁ rêʼsh (raysh); or רִישׁ rîysh (reesh); from רוּשׁ poverty. - poverty 1) poverty
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
7 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Proverbs 24:34 | “So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth; and thy want as an armed man. ” Word: רֵישׁ (rêysh) |