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Lexicon :: Strong's H7217 - rē'š

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רֵאשׁ
Transliteration
rē'š
Pronunciation
raysh
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Part of Speech
masculine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
Corresponding to רֹאשׁ (H7218)
Dictionary Aids

TWOT Reference: 2983

Strong’s Definitions

רֵאשׁ rêʼsh, raysh; (Aramaic) corresponding to H7218; the head; figuratively, the sum:—chief, head, sum.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 14x

The KJV translates Strong's H7217 in the following manner: head (12x), sum (1x), chief (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 14x
The KJV translates Strong's H7217 in the following manner: head (12x), sum (1x), chief (1x).

  1. chief, head

    1. head (of man)

    2. head (as seat of visions)

    3. chief

    4. sum (essential content)

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
רֵאשׁ rêʼsh, raysh; (Aramaic) corresponding to H7218; the head; figuratively, the sum:—chief, head, sum.
STRONGS H7217: Abbreviations

Biblical Aramaic

† רֵאשׁ noun masculineDaniel 7:6 head (Egyptian Aramaic, S-CPap.; Palmyrene רש; Targum רֵישׁ, Syriac bdb111201; Biblical Hebrew H7218 ראֹשׁ); — construct ר׳ Daniel 7:1; emphatic הָ֯ Daniel 2:38; suffix רֵאשׁי Daniel 4:2 +, חָ֯ Daniel 2:28, הֵּ֯ Daniel 2:32 +, הַּ֯ Daniel 7:20, הֵ֯וֺן Daniel 3:27; plural absolute רֵאשִׁין Daniel 7:6, suffix רָאשֵׁיהֹם (K§§ 53, Anm. b); 63 GuHpt on the passage) Ezra 5:10; —
1. head of man Daniel 3:27, compare Daniel 7:9; in vision: of image Daniel 2:32, 38, beast Daniel 7:6, 20.
2. head as seat of visions, הֶזְוֵי רֵאשָׁךְ, etc., Daniel 2:28; Daniel 4:2; Daniel 4:7; Daniel 4:10; Daniel 7:1, 15.
3. = chief, בְּר׳ Ezra 5:10 in the capacity of their chiefs.
4. sum, essential content, of matters Daniel 7:1 (NesMM 40 beginning).
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Ezra

5:10; 5:10

Daniel

2:28; 2:28; 2:32; 2:32; 2:38; 2:38; 3:27; 3:27; 4:2; 4:2; 4:7; 4:10; 7:1; 7:1; 7:1; 7:6; 7:6; 7:6; 7:9; 7:15; 7:20; 7:20

H7217

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number H7217 matches the Hebrew רֵאשׁ (rē'š),
which occurs 14 times in 13 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy Box Ezr 5:10

Unchecked Copy BoxEzr 5:10 - We also inquired of their names in order to inform you, so that we might write the names of the men who were their leaders.

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 2:28

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 2:28 - However, there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries, and he has made known to King Nebuchadnezzar what will happen in the times to come. The dream and the visions you had while lying on your bed are as follows.

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 2:32

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 2:32 - As for that statue, its head was of fine gold, its chest and arms were of silver, its belly and thighs were of bronze.

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 2:38

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 2:38 - Wherever human beings, wild animals, and birds of the sky live - he has given them into your power. He has given you authority over them all. You are the head of gold.

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 3:27

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 3:27 - Once the satraps, prefects, governors, and ministers of the king had gathered around, they saw that those men were physically unharmed by the fire. The hair of their heads was not singed, nor were their trousers damaged. Not even the smell of fire was to be found on them!

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 4:5

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 4:5 - I saw a dream that frightened me badly. The things I imagined while lying on my bed - these visions of my mind - were terrifying me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 4:10

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 4:10 - Here are the visions of my mind while I was on my bed. While I was watching, there was a tree in the middle of the land. It was enormously tall.

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 4:13

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 4:13 - While I was watching in my mind's visions on my bed, a holy sentinel came down from heaven.

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 7:1

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 7:1 - In the first year of King Belshazzar of Babylon, Daniel had a dream filled with visions while he was lying on his bed. Then he wrote down the dream in summary fashion.

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 7:6

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 7:6 - "After these things, as I was watching, another beast like a leopard appeared, with four bird-like wings on its back. This beast had four heads, and ruling authority was given to it.

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 7:9

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 7:9 - "While I was watching, thrones were set up, and the Ancient of Days took his seat. His attire was white like snow; the hair of his head was like lamb's wool. His throne was ablaze with fire and its wheels were all aflame.

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 7:15

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 7:15 - "As for me, Daniel, my spirit was distressed, and the visions of my mind were alarming me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 7:20

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 7:20 - I also wanted to know the meaning of the ten horns on its head, and of that other horn which came up and before which three others fell. This was the horn that had eyes and a mouth speaking arrogant things, whose appearance was more formidable than the others.
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