The meaning of “רָעַם”
Understanding râʻam reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
make to fret, roar, thunder, trouble. - to tumble, i.e. be violently agitated - specifically, to crash (of thunder) - fi...
רָעַם
make to fret, roar, thunder, trouble. - to tumble, i.e. be violently agitated - specifically, to crash (of thunder) - figuratively, to irritate (with anger) 1) to thunder 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to make the sound of thunder, thunder 1a2) to rage 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to thunder, cause thunder 1b2) to tremble, cause to tremble (by extension)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Samuel 2:10 | “The adversaries of the Lord shall be broken to pieces; out of heaven shall he thunder upon them: the Lord shall judge the ends of the earth; and he shall give strength unto his king, and exalt the horn of his anointed.” Word: רָעַם (râʻam) | |
| 2 Samuel 22:14 | “The Lord thundered from heaven, and the most High uttered his voice.” Word: רָעַם (râʻam) | |
| 1 Chronicles 16:32 | “Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof: let the fields rejoice, and all that is therein.” Word: רָעַם (râʻam) | |
| Job 37:5 | “God thundereth marvellously with his voice; great things doeth he, which we cannot comprehend.” Word: רָעַם (râʻam) | |
| Psalms 96:11 | “Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof.” Word: רָעַם (râʻam) |
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