רֵעֶ֨י/הָ֙
𐤓𐤏𐤉/𐤄
rêaʻ
her friends
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.
Lamentations 1:2 · Word #13
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 HNcmpc/Sp3fs
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | her friends |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7453-21
her associates
| Morphological Notes | Masculine plural noun in construct state + 3rd feminine singular pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun רֵעַ denotes one who shares a social bond or association. The masculine plural construct with a 3rd feminine singular suffix yields "her associates," preserving both the plural form and the possessive relationship. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
her friends
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'Her associates' is possible but 'her friends' better reflects the social-relational nuance in English and is contextually more accurate. |