Strong's H7469 · Hebrew
רְעוּת
rᵉʻûwth · /reh-ooth'/
Definition
a feeding upon, i.e. grasping after
KJV: vexation.
Root / derivation: probably from H7462 (רָעָה);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered רְעוּת across 7 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
7 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Ecclesiastes7 verses
I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all is vanity and vexation of spirit.
Ecclesiastes 2:11Then I looked on all the works that my hands had wrought, and on the labour that I had laboured to do: and, behold, all was vanity and vexation of spirit, and there was no profit under the sun.
Ecclesiastes 2:17Therefore I hated life; because the work that is wrought under the sun is grievous unto me: for all is vanity and vexation of spirit.
Ecclesiastes 2:26For God giveth to a man that is good in his sight wisdom, and knowledge, and joy: but to the sinner he giveth travail, to gather and to heap up, that he may give to him that is good before God. This also is vanity and vexation of spirit. in his: Heb. before him
Ecclesiastes 4:4Again, I considered all travail, and every right work, that for this a man is envied of his neighbour. This is also vanity and vexation of spirit. every: Heb. all the rightness of work for this: Heb. this is the envy of a man from his neighbour
Ecclesiastes 4:6Better is an handful with quietness, than both the hands full with travail and vexation of spirit.
Ecclesiastes 6:9Better is the sight of the eyes than the wandering of the desire: this is also vanity and vexation of spirit. than: Heb. than the walking of the soul
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H7469 (rᵉʻûwth) mean?
a feeding upon, i.e. grasping after
How many times does H7469 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H7469 (רְעוּת) appears in 7 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “vexation.”
How is rᵉʻûwth translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H7469 is rendered as “vexation” (7×).
Where does the Hebrew word רְעוּת come from?
probably from H7462 (רָעָה);