Strong’s H7456

רָעֵב

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

ra`eb

Pronunciation

rah-AYV

Definition

Hungry

Meaning

to hunger

Usage

The Hebrew word "raeb" is used to describe a state of physical hunger or a lack of food. It can also metaphorically represent a deep longing or desire for something, often used in a spiritual context to describe a yearning for God or righteousness.

Bible references

Genesis 41:55;Deuteronomy 8:3;Job 5:5;Job 22:7;Job 24:10;Psalm 34:10;Psalm 50:12;Proverbs 6:30;Proverbs 10:3;Proverbs 19:15;Proverbs 25:21;Isaiah 8:21;Isaiah 9:20;Isaiah 44:12;Isaiah 49:10;Isaiah 65:13;Jeremiah 42:14