Hebrew · H7457, G3983

רָעֵב

Hungry (more or less intensely) · to famish (absolutely or comparatively); figuratively, to crave

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רָעֵב H7457 hungry (more or less intensely)

Pronunciation rāʿēb

Hunger as physical deprivation, often signaling divine judgment or abandonment in covenantal contexts

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πεινάω G3983 to famish (absolutely or comparatively); figuratively, to crave

Pronunciation peináō

Physical hunger and spiritual craving for righteousness use the same verb, emphasizing their parallel intensity.

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What does רָעֵב (raev) mean in the Bible?

רָעֵב · πεινάω is a Hebrew phrase meaning "a person experiencing hunger or deep need".

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What does רָעֵב · πεινάω mean in the Bible?

רָעֵב · πεινάω is a Hebrew phrase meaning "a person experiencing hunger or deep need".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H7457, G3983?

H7457, G3983 is connected to 20 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. a person experiencing hunger or deep need

Strong's H7457, G3983

Lexical occurrences 20 verses

Source Gloss

a person experiencing hunger or deep need

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