רֵעַ
An associate (more or less close)
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What does רֵעַ (re'ehu) mean in the Bible?
רֵעַ (re'ehu) is a Hebrew word meaning "an associate (more or less close)". an associate (more or less close) BDB: friend Usage: brother, companion, fellow, friend, husband, lover, neighbour, × (an-) other. The proverb addresses relationships within everyday social life.
Meaning
Relational term denoting social bond ranging from intimate friendship to generic "other," emphasizing reciprocal association
an associate (more or less close) BDB: friend Usage: brother, companion, fellow, friend, husband, lover, neighbour, × (an-) other.
Why This Word Matters
The proverb addresses relationships within everyday social life. Proverbs 11:12
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Biblical Occurrences
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