The meaning of “רַעֲנָן”
Understanding raʻănân reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
green, flourishing. - verdant - by analogy, new - figuratively, prosperous v 1) (Palel) to be or grow luxuriant or fresh...
רַעֲנָן
green, flourishing. - verdant - by analogy, new - figuratively, prosperous v 1) (Palel) to be or grow luxuriant or fresh or green adj 2) luxuriant, fresh
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 12:2 | “Ye shall utterly destroy all the places, wherein the nations which ye shall possess served their gods, upon the high mountains, and upon the hills, and under every green tree:” Word: רַעֲנָן (raʻănân) | |
| 2 Kings 17:10 | “And they set them up images and groves in every high hill, and under every green tree:” Word: רַעֲנָן (raʻănân) | |
| Job 15:32 | “It shall be accomplished before his time, and his branch shall not be green.” Word: רַעֲנָן (raʻănân) | |
| Song of Solomon 1:16 | “Behold, thou art fair, my beloved, yea, pleasant: also our bed is green.” Word: רַעֲנָן (raʻănân) | |
| Jeremiah 11:16 | “The Lord called thy name, A green olive tree, fair, and of goodly fruit: with the noise of a great tumult he hath kindled fire upon it, and the branches of it are broken.” Word: רַעֲנָן (raʻănân) |