Strong's Lexicon regeb: clod, clump of earth Original Word: רֶגֶב Word Origin: From an unused root meaning to clump or compact Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "regeb," the concept of earth or soil is often represented by the Greek word "γῆ" (ge), Strong's Greek #1093, which also refers to the earth or land. Usage: The Hebrew word "regeb" refers to a clod or lump of earth. It is used in the context of agriculture and the natural world, often symbolizing the basic elements of the earth or the humble beginnings of creation. In the biblical narrative, it can also imply the fragility and temporality of human life, as humans are often compared to the dust of the earth. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, agriculture was a central part of daily life and the economy. The land was seen as a gift from God, and its cultivation was a divine mandate. The imagery of clods of earth would have been familiar to the Israelites, who worked the land and depended on its produce. The concept of humans being formed from the dust of the earth is rooted in the creation narrative, emphasizing humanity's connection to the earth and dependence on God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a clod (of earth) NASB Translation clods (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs [רֶ֫גֶב] noun masculine clod of earth; — plural רְגָכִים יְדֻבָּ֑קוּ Job 38:38 clods are joined together; construct רְגְבֵי נָחַ֑ל Job 21:33 clods of (the) wady. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance clod From an unused root meaning to pile together; a lump of clay -- clod. Forms and Transliterations וּרְגָבִ֥ים ורגבים רִגְבֵ֫י רגבי riḡ·ḇê riḡḇê rigVei ū·rə·ḡā·ḇîm ūrəḡāḇîm uregaVimLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 21:33 HEB: מָֽתְקוּ־ ל֗וֹ רִגְבֵ֫י נָ֥חַל וְ֭אַחֲרָיו NAS: The clods of the valley KJV: The clods of the valley shall be sweet INT: will gently the clods of the valley after Job 38:38 2 Occurrences |
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