What does רוּד mean in the Bible?
e. ramble (free or disconsolate)".
Hebrew · H7300
רוּד
To tramp about , i.e. ramble (free or disconsolate)
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רוּדH7300
What does רוּד mean in the Bible?
רוּד is a Hebrew word meaning "to tramp about , i.e. ramble (free or disconsolate)".
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Questions this entry answers
How does the BSB render H7300?
The BSB source-word alignment has 4 aligned rows for this entry. Common renderings include I am restless (1), walks (1), We [are free to] roam (1), you rebel (1).
Where does רוּד appear in Scripture?
The source-word alignment first shows this entry at Genesis 27:40. Its strongest book concentrations include Genesis (1), Hosea (1), Jeremiah (1), Psalms (1).
Source Word Evidence
BSB source-word alignment connects this entry to exact verse rows, English rendering, source form, transliteration, and parsing.
How English Renders ItI am restless1×Psalms 55:2
walks1×Hosea 11:12
We [are free to] roam1×Jeremiah 2:31
you rebel1×Genesis 27:40
Show sample aligned rows
Genesis 27:40תָּרִ֔ידtoyou rebelVerb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singularPsalms 55:2אָרִ֖ידtoI am restlessVerb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singularJeremiah 2:31רַ֔דְנוּtoWe [are free to] roamVerb - Qal - Perfect - first person common pluralHosea 11:12רָד֙towalksVerb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Usage map
A compact distribution from source-word alignment before the full evidence tables.
First aligned rowGenesis 27:40
Aligned rows4
Books represented4
Genesis1Psalms1Jeremiah1Hosea1
Source forms
אָרִ֖יד1x’ā·rîḏPsalms 55:2
רָד֙1xrāḏHosea 11:12
רַ֔דְנוּ1xraḏ·nūJeremiah 2:31
תָּרִ֔יד1xtā·rîḏGenesis 27:40
Parsing patterns
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular1xPsalms 55:2
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singular1xGenesis 27:40
Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common plural1xJeremiah 2:31
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular1xHosea 11:12
Evidence Summary
Hebrew word. to tramp about , i.e. ramble (free or disconsolate)
Source Gloss
to tramp about , i.e. ramble (free or disconsolate)
Extended definition
have the dominion, be lord, mourn, rule.