Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H7456

Strong's H7456 · Hebrew

רָעֵב

râʻêb · /raw-abe'/

Number
H7456
Language
Hebrew
Original word
רָעֵב
Transliteration
râʻêb
Pronunciation
raw-abe'
KJV occurrences
11 verses

Definition

to hunger

KJV: (suffer to) famish, (be, have, suffer, suffer to) hunger(-ry).

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered רָעֵב across 11 verses.

hunger5×
hungry4×
famish1×
famished1×
suffer1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

11 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Genesis1 verse
Deuteronomy1 verse
Psalms2 verses
Proverbs3 verses
Isaiah3 verses
Jeremiah1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H7456 (râʻêb) mean?

to hunger

How many times does H7456 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H7456 (רָעֵב) appears in 11 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “hunger.”

How is râʻêb translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H7456 is rendered as “hunger” (5×), “hungry” (4×), “famish” (1×), “famished” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Hebrew word רָעֵב come from?

a primitive root;