Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “רַעְיוֹן”
Understanding raʻyôwn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
vexation. - desire 1) longing, striving
H7475
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
רַעְיוֹן
Phoneticrah-yone'
Transliterationraʻyôwn
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
vexation. - desire 1) longing, striving
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Ecclesiastes 1:17 | “And I gave my heart to know wisdom, and to know madness and folly: I perceived that this also is vexation of spirit.” Word: רַעְיוֹן (raʻyôwn) | |
| Ecclesiastes 2:22 | “For what hath man of all his labour, and of the vexation of his heart, wherein he hath laboured under the sun?” Word: רַעְיוֹן (raʻyôwn) | |
| Ecclesiastes 4:16 | “There is no end of all the people, even of all that have been before them: they also that come after shall not rejoice in him. Surely this also is vanity and vexation of spirit. ” Word: רַעְיוֹן (raʻyôwn) |
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