The meaning of “רֹעַ”
Understanding rôaʻ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
[idiom] be so bad, badness, ([idiom] be so) evil, naughtiness, sadness, sorrow, wickedness. - badness (as marring), phys...
רֹעַ
[idiom] be so bad, badness, ([idiom] be so) evil, naughtiness, sadness, sorrow, wickedness. - badness (as marring), physically or morally 1) badness, evil 1a) badness, bad quality 1b) wilfulness 1c) evil, badness (ethical) 1d) sadness
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 41:19 | “And, behold, seven other kine came up after them, poor and very ill favoured and leanfleshed, such as I never saw in all the land of Egypt for badness:” Word: רֹעַ (rôaʻ) | |
| Deuteronomy 28:20 | “The Lord shall send upon thee cursing, vexation, and rebuke, in all that thou settest thine hand unto for to do, until thou be destroyed, and until thou perish quickly; because of the wickedness of thy doings, whereby thou hast forsaken me.” Word: רֹעַ (rôaʻ) | |
| 1 Samuel 17:28 | “And Eliab his eldest brother heard when he spake unto the men; and Eliab’s anger was kindled against David, and he said, Why camest thou down hither? and with whom hast thou left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know thy pride, and the naughtiness of thine heart; for thou art come down that thou mightest see the battle.” Word: רֹעַ (rôaʻ) | |
| Nehemiah 2:2 | “Wherefore the king said unto me, Why is thy countenance sad, seeing thou art not sick? this is nothing else but sorrow of heart. Then I was very sore afraid,” Word: רֹעַ (rôaʻ) | |
| Psalms 28:4 | “Give them according to their deeds, and according to the wickedness of their endeavours: give them after the work of their hands; render to them their desert.” Word: רֹעַ (rôaʻ) |