רֵ֗עַ
𐤓𐤏
rêaʻ
a friend
A person with whom one shares a social bond or association; encompasses meanings ranging from friend or companion to neighbor and fellow member of a community. The term can denote a close associate, an ally, a peer, or any other socially connected individual, but lacks the sense of a family member or kin. Depending on context, it may indicate both mutual intimacy (as in a close friend) and general social proximity (such as a neighbor or fellow citizen). It does not inherently denote affection, but rather social association or relevant group belonging.
2 Samuel 13:3 · Word #2
Lexicon H7453
| Lemma | רֵעַ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤓𐤏 |
| Transliteration | rêaʻ |
| Strong's | H7453 |
| Definition | A person with whom one shares a social bond or association; encompasses meanings ranging from friend or companion to neighbor and fellow member of a community. The term can denote a close associate, an ally, a peer, or any other socially connected individual, but lacks the sense of a family member or kin. Depending on context, it may indicate both mutual intimacy (as in a close friend) and general social proximity (such as a neighbor or fellow citizen). It does not inherently denote affection, but rather social association or relevant group belonging. |
Morphology HNcmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | a friend |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7453-13
associate
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, masculine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Associate" reflects the core root sense of one who is socially joined or connected to another, without implying kinship or emotional intimacy. The masculine singular absolute noun is preserved by the simple singular English noun. |
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