Strong’s H7451

רַע

Part of speech

Adjective; noun masculine; noun feminine

Transliteration

ra`

Pronunciation

rah

Definition

Evil, bad, wicked, harmful, unpleasant

Meaning

bad, evil

Usage

The Hebrew word "ra'" is a versatile term used throughout the Old Testament to describe anything that is morally, ethically, or physically negative. It can refer to actions, thoughts, intentions, or conditions that are contrary to God's nature and commandments. As an adjective, it describes something as evil or wicked, while as a noun, it can denote wickedness or evil itself.

Bible references

Genesis 2:9;Genesis 2:17;Genesis 3:5;Genesis 3:22;Genesis 6:5;Genesis 6:5;Genesis 8:21;Genesis 13:13;Genesis 19:19;Genesis 24:50;Genesis 26:29;Genesis 28:8;Genesis 31:24;Genesis 31:29;Genesis 31:29;Genesis 31:52;Genesis 37:2;Genesis 37:20;Genesis 37:33;Genesis 38:7;Genesis 39:9;Genesis 40:7;Genesis 41:3;Genesis 41:4;Genesis 41:19