Hebrew · H168, H7462 · unreviewed

אֹהֶל רֹעִי

A tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance) · to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule ; by extension, to associate with (as a friend)

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אֹהֶל H168 a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
Pronunciation ohel
Portable dwelling that functions as visible marker of presence and belonging, especially in nomadic covenant community contexts
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רָעָה H7462 to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule ; by extension, to associate with (as a friend)
Pronunciation rō‘î
Shepherd metaphor foundational to kingship and covenantal care; moves from literal pasturing to ruling to companionship.
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What does אֹהֶל רֹעִי (ohel roi) mean in the Bible?

אֹהֶל · רָעָה is a Hebrew word meaning "shepherd’s tent".

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Meaning

shepherd’s tent
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