Strong's Lexicon rei: Abundance, overflow Original Word: רְאִי Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be abundant or to flow. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint and the New Testament for the concept of abundance is "περισσεία" (perisseia), Strong's Greek 4050, which also conveys the idea of overflowing or exceeding measure. Usage: The Hebrew word "rei" is used to convey the idea of abundance or overflow, often in the context of blessings, prosperity, or the bountiful provision of God. It can refer to both material and spiritual abundance, emphasizing the overflowing nature of God's provision and grace. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, abundance was often seen as a sign of divine favor and blessing. The agrarian society of the Israelites placed a high value on the abundance of crops, livestock, and resources, which were essential for survival and prosperity. The concept of abundance also extended to spiritual blessings, where God's favor was seen as an overflowing source of joy and fulfillment. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom raah Definition a mirror NASB Translation mirror (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs רְאִי noun masculine mirror; — מוּצָק ׳כִּר Job 37:18 (simile). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance looking glass From ra'ah; a mirror (as seen) -- looking glass. see HEBREW ra'ah Forms and Transliterations כִּרְאִ֥י כראי kir’î kir·’î kirILinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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