Word Study

The meaning of רֵעִי

Understanding Rêʻîy reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

H7472
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

רֵעִי

Phoneticray-ee'
TransliterationRêʻîy
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Rei. - § Rei = "friendly" - Rei, an Israelite 1) a person of David's court who remained loyal during Adonijah's rebellion

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
1 Kings 1:8

But Zadok the priest, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and Nathan the prophet, and Shimei, and Rei, and the mighty men which belonged to David, were not with Adonijah.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
1x
Most Frequent Book
1 Kings
Book Distribution
1 Kings1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'רֵעִי' deepen your understanding of 1 Kings 1:8?