Strong’s H7458
רָעָב
Part of speech
Noun Masculine
Transliteration
ra`ab
Pronunciation
rah-av'
Definition
Famine, hunger
Meaning
hunger
Usage
The Hebrew word "raab" primarily denotes a state of famine or severe hunger. It is used in the Old Testament to describe periods of extreme scarcity of food, often as a result of drought, war, or divine judgment. The term can also refer to the physical sensation of hunger experienced by individuals.
Bible references
Genesis 12:10;Genesis 12:10;Genesis 26:1;Genesis 26:1;Genesis 41:27;Genesis 41:30;Genesis 41:30;Genesis 41:31;Genesis 41:36;Genesis 41:36;Genesis 41:50;Genesis 41:54;Genesis 41:54;Genesis 41:56;Genesis 41:56;Genesis 41:57;Genesis 42:5;Genesis 43:1;Genesis 45:6;Genesis 45:11;Genesis 47:4;Genesis 47:13;Genesis 47:13;Genesis 47:20;Exodus 16:3