Strong’s H7455

רֹעַ

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

roa`

Pronunciation

roh-ah

Definition

Evil, wickedness, distress, calamity

Meaning

badness

Usage

The Hebrew word "roa" primarily denotes a state of evil or wickedness. It is used to describe moral corruption, malevolent actions, or the resulting distress and calamity from such actions. In the biblical context, "roa" often refers to the moral and ethical failings of individuals or nations, as well as the consequences of such behavior.

Bible references

Genesis 41:19;Deuteronomy 28:20;1 Samuel 17:28;Nehemiah 2:2;Psalm 28:4;Ecclesiastes 7:3;Isaiah 1:16;Jeremiah 4:4;Jeremiah 21:12;Jeremiah 23:2;Jeremiah 23:22;Jeremiah 24:2;Jeremiah 24:3;Jeremiah 24:8;Jeremiah 25:5;Jeremiah 26:3;Jeremiah 29:17;Jeremiah 44:22;Hosea 9:15