Lexical Definition
רְעוּת rᵉʻûwth (reh-ooth') longing H:N-M
probably from רָעָה
vexation.
- a feeding upon, i.e. grasping after
1) longing, striving
Usage: 2 forms in 7 verses
Extended Information
- Aramaic equivalent: re.ut (רְעוּ "pleasure" רְעוּת)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
II. רְעוּת noun feminine longing, striving; — construct, רוּחַ ׳הֶבֶל וּר Eccl 1:14; Eccl 2:11; Eccl 2:17; Eccl 2:26; Eccl 4:4; Eccl 6:9 רוּחַ ׳עָמָל וּר Eccl 4:6.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Ecclesiastes | 1:14 · 2:11 · 2:17 · 2:26 · 4:4 · 4:6 · 6:9 |