Strong's Lexicon roi: Shepherd Original Word: רֹעִי Word Origin: Derived from the root רָעָה (ra'ah), meaning "to pasture" or "to tend." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4166 ποιμήν (poimēn) - Shepherd - G4165 ποιμαίνω (poimainō) - To shepherd, to tend Usage: The Hebrew word "roi" is primarily used to denote a "shepherd," one who tends, guides, and protects a flock of sheep. In a broader sense, it can also refer to someone who provides guidance and care, akin to a leader or caretaker. The term is often used metaphorically in the Bible to describe God's relationship with His people, highlighting His role as a provider and protector. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, shepherding was a common occupation, integral to the agrarian lifestyle. Shepherds were responsible for the welfare of their flock, leading them to pastures and water, protecting them from predators, and ensuring their overall well-being. This role required vigilance, dedication, and a nurturing spirit. The imagery of a shepherd was deeply embedded in the cultural and religious consciousness of the Israelites, symbolizing leadership, care, and divine guidance. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom raah Definition shepherd NASB Translation shepherd (1), shepherd's (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs רֹעִי Isaiah 38:12; Zechariah 11:17, see v 1d (I), (2). above Strong's Exhaustive Concordance shipherd From active participle of ra'ah; pastoral; as noun, a shepherd -- shipherd. see HEBREW ra'ah Forms and Transliterations הָרֹעִ֖ים הרעים רֹעִ֑י רֹעִ֔י רֹעִ֤י רֹעִי֙ רֹעֵ֣י רֹעֵ֥י רֹעֶ֑יךָ רֹעַ֖י רעי רעיך hā·rō·‘îm hārō‘îm haroIm rō‘ay rō‘ê rō‘eḵā rō‘î rō·‘ay rō·‘ê rō·‘e·ḵā rō·‘î roAi roEi roEicha roILinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 13:7 HEB: רִ֗יב בֵּ֚ין רֹעֵ֣י מִקְנֵֽה־ אַבְרָ֔ם INT: strife between shipherd livestock of Abram's Genesis 13:7 Genesis 13:8 Genesis 13:8 Genesis 26:20 Genesis 26:20 1 Samuel 21:8 Isaiah 38:12 Isaiah 44:28 Zechariah 11:17 Zechariah 13:7 11 Occurrences |
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