The meaning of “רֵעָה”
Understanding rêʻâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
feminine of רֵעַ companion, fellow. - a female associate 1) female companion, companion, attendant (of maidens)
רֵעָה
feminine of רֵעַ companion, fellow. - a female associate 1) female companion, companion, attendant (of maidens)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Judges 11:37 | “And she said unto her father, Let this thing be done for me: let me alone two months, that I may go up and down upon the mountains, and bewail my virginity, I and my fellows.” Word: רֵעָה (rêʻâh) | |
| Judges 11:38 | “And he said, Go. And he sent her away for two months: and she went with her companions, and bewailed her virginity upon the mountains.” Word: רֵעָה (rêʻâh) | |
| Psalms 45:14 | “She shall be brought unto the king in raiment of needlework: the virgins her companions that follow her shall be brought unto thee.” Word: רֵעָה (rêʻâh) |