Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “רְעָבוֹן”
Understanding rᵉʻâbôwn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
famine. - famine 1) hunger, lack of food, famine
H7459
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
רְעָבוֹן
Phoneticreh-aw-bone'
Transliterationrᵉʻâbôwn
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
famine. - famine 1) hunger, lack of food, famine
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 42:19 | “If ye be true men, let one of your brethren be bound in the house of your prison: go ye, carry corn for the famine of your houses:” Word: רְעָבוֹן (rᵉʻâbôwn) | |
| Genesis 42:33 | “And the man, the lord of the country, said unto us, Hereby shall I know that ye are true men; leave one of your brethren here with me, and take food for the famine of your households, and be gone:” Word: רְעָבוֹן (rᵉʻâbôwn) | |
| Psalms 37:19 | “They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.” Word: רְעָבוֹן (rᵉʻâbôwn) |