רָעָב
Hunger (more or less extensive) · a scarcity of food
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רָעָב H7458 hunger (more or less extensive)
λιμός G3042 a scarcity of food
What does רָעָב (ra'av) mean in the Bible?
רָעָב · λιμός is a Hebrew word meaning "Severe scarcity of food associated with siege, curse, and divine chastisement.". Severe scarcity of food associated with siege, curse, and divine chastisement.
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Word Pictures (Robertson)
A.T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) discusses this term in the following chapters. Open any chapter and go to the Word Pictures tab to read his verse-by-verse commentary.
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