מֵ֣רֵעֵ֔/הוּ
𐤌𐤓𐤏/𐤄𐤅
mêrêaʻ
his friends
A person with whom one shares mutual familiarity, trust, or association; companion, associate, friend. The term primarily denotes a person joined by association, familiarity, or reciprocity, whether in private, communal, or ritual settings. While the prevailing sense is 'friend,' it can, depending on context, denote a broader social peer or companion, not always implying deep affection.
2 Samuel 3:8 · Word #24
Lexicon H4828
| Lemma | מֵרֵעַ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤓𐤏 |
| Transliteration | mêrêaʻ |
| Strong's | H4828 |
| Definition | A person with whom one shares mutual familiarity, trust, or association; companion, associate, friend. The term primarily denotes a person joined by association, familiarity, or reciprocity, whether in private, communal, or ritual settings. While the prevailing sense is 'friend,' it can, depending on context, denote a broader social peer or companion, not always implying deep affection. |
Morphology HNcmsc/Sp3ms
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 | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | his friends |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4828-03
his associate
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular construct + 3rd person masculine singular suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun מֵרֵעַ denotes one joined by mutual association or familiarity. As a masculine singular construct with a 3ms suffix, it specifies a single associate belonging to or connected with him, hence 'his associate.' |
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