רָגֵעַ
𐤓𐤂𐤏
râgêaʻ
H7282 adjective
SILEX Entry
Definition
Adjective describing a state or disposition of calmness, tranquility, or peacefulness; used to characterize a person, group, or situation as quiet, undisturbed, or untroubled.
Semantic Range
peaceable, characterized by tranquility, quiet, undisturbed, restful, pacific, calm
Root / Etymology
From the root רָגַע (r-g-ʿ), which has the core meaning 'to be at rest, to be quiet, to be calm,' רָגֵעַ is an adjective derived by applying a typical adjectival vowel pattern to the root. The root emphasizes cessation of motion or agitation, and the adjective form conveys a state or quality inherent to a noun.
Historical & Contextual Notes
רָגֵעַ appears in poetic or descriptive contexts to indicate that individuals or peoples are characterized by tranquility or peacefulness. The nuance differs somewhat from other Hebrew words for 'peace' or 'quiet' (e.g., שָׁלוֹם for wholeness/peace, or שֶׁקֶט for silence/stillness). While שָׁלוֹם can imply well-being and relational harmony, רָגֵעַ stresses a lack of disturbance or agitation, especially in the context of tumult or conflict. In later periods, the semantic distinction may blur, but in biblical usage the focus is on internal or external tranquility amid the potential for unrest. English translations usually render it as 'peaceable' or 'quiet,' but these terms do not fully capture the subtle biblical nuance of being 'at rest' from conflict or trouble. Occurs rarely and often in the context of contrasting with violence or commotion. Not to be confused with רָגוּעַ (rāgûaʿ, 'calm, tranquil'), though the meanings overlap.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from רָגַע; restful, i.e. peaceable; that are quiet.
Bantu Hebrew
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רגע (r-g-ʿ) — to be at rest, to be quiet, to be calm
| Strong's | Lemma | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| H4771 | מַרְגּוֹעַ | resting-place |
| H4774 | מַרְגֵּעָה | the calming respite |
| H7280 | רָגַע | I will cause to rest |
| H7281 | רֶגַע | in a brief pause |
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H7282-01 |
רִגְעֵי | rigeey | HAampc |
quiet ones of | calm ones of | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H7282-01 |
Psalms 35:20 | רִגְעֵי | rigeey | HAampc |
quiet ones of | calm ones of |