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OSHB Prov 25:20 רָע (rāˊ) Strongs=7451 a Lemma=‘רַע’
contextual word gloss=‘sad’ word gloss=‘heavy’
Morphology=Aamsa PoS=adjective Gender=masculine Number=singular State=absolute
Year=-700

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Other uses (98) of identical word form רָע (Morphology=Aamsa PoS=adjective Gender=masculine Number=singular State=absolute) in the Hebrew originals

The word form ‘רָע’ (Morphology=Aamsa PoS=adjective Gender=masculine Number=singular State=absolute) has 13 different glosses: ‘(of)_evil’, ‘[is]_an_evil’, ‘[it_was]_displeasing’, ‘[the]_wicked’, ‘an_evil’, ‘an_evil_[person]’, ‘bad’, ‘calamity’, ‘distress’, ‘evil’, ‘harm’, ‘sad’, ‘trouble’.

GEN 31:24 contextual word gloss=‘bad’ word gloss=‘bad’ OSHB GEN 31:24 word 18

OET-LV: 24 And_ god _he _came to Lāⱱān the_ʼArammiy in _(the)_dream the_night and_he/it _said to_him/it take _heed to/for_yourself(m) lest you _should _speak with Yaˊₐqoⱱ from_good unto bad. (GEN_31:24)

OET-RV: 24 But that night God appeared to Lavan the Syrian in a dream and told him, “Watch yourself that you don’t say anything to Yacob, either good or bad.” (GEN 31:24)

GEN 31:29 contextual word gloss=‘harm’ word gloss=‘harm’ OSHB GEN 31:29 word 6

OET-LV: 29 There_is to_the _power _of my _hand _of_of for_doing with_you(pl) harm and_the _god _of your _father _of_of last _night he _said to_me to_say take _heed to/for_yourself(m) from_speaking with Yaˊₐqoⱱ/(Jacob) from_good unto bad. (GEN_31:29)

OET-RV: 29 I have the right and the ability to punish you, but last night your father’s god told me, ‘Be careful not to speak either good or bad to Yacob.’ (GEN 31:29)

GEN 31:29 contextual word gloss=‘bad’ word gloss=‘bad’ OSHB GEN 31:29 word 20

OET-RV: 29 I have the right and the ability to punish you, but last night your father’s god told me, ‘Be careful not to speak either good or bad to Yacob.’ (GEN 31:29)

GEN 48:16 contextual word gloss=‘harm’ word gloss=‘harm’ OSHB GEN 48:16 word 5

OET-LV: 16 The_messenger who_has_redeemed DOM_me from_all harm may _he _bless DOM the_lads and_may _it _be _called in/among_them name _of_my and_name _of my _fathers _of_of ʼAⱱrāhām and_Yiʦḩāq and_may _they _multiply to_increase _in _number in_the _midst _of the_earth/land. (GEN_48:16)

OET-RV: 16 the messenger who’s turned all harm intended for me into good,
⇔ may he bless these young men.
⇔ May they be recognised as my descendants,
⇔ and as descendants of Abraham and Yitshak,
⇔ and grow to increase in number on the earth. (GEN 48:16)

LEV 27:12 contextual word gloss=‘bad’ word gloss=‘bad’ OSHB LEV 27:12 word 7

OET-LV: 12 And_he _will _evaluate the_priest/officer DOM_her/it between good and_between bad according_to _of_your _valuation the_priest/officer so it _will _be. (LEV_27:12)

OET-RV: 12 ◙ (LEV 27:12)

LEV 27:14 contextual word gloss=‘bad’ word gloss=‘bad’ OSHB LEV 27:14 word 13

OET-LV: 14 And_anyone if/because he _will _set _apart _as _holy DOM house _of_his a _holy _thing to/for_YHWH and_he_will _evaluate _it the_priest/officer between good and_between bad just_as he _will _evaluate DOM_him/it the_priest/officer so it _will _stand. (LEV_27:14)

OET-RV: 14 ◙ (LEV 27:14)

NUM 11:10 contextual word gloss=‘[it_was]_displeasing’ word gloss=‘bad’ OSHB NUM 11:10 word 16

OET-LV: 10 And_ Mosheh _he/it _listened DOM the_people weeping to_its _of_clans everyone to_the _entrance _of his _tent _of_of and_it _glowed/burnt the _anger of_YHWH exceedingly and_in_the _eyes _of Mosheh it_was_displeasing. (NUM_11:10)

OET-RV: 10 Mosheh heard the people weeping in their tents (set up by tribe and clan). He thought it was wrong, and it made Yahweh very angry. (NUM 11:10)

DEU 15:21 contextual word gloss=‘bad’ word gloss=‘serious’ OSHB DEU 15:21 word 10

OET-LV: 21 And_because/when it _will _be in_him/it a _blemish lame or blind any _of blemish bad not you_will _sacrifice _it to/for_YHWH god _of_your. (DEU_15:21)

OET-RV: 21 However, any animals that have defects (e.g., lame or blind, or with a severe blemish) mustn’t be sacrificed to your god Yahweh. (DEU 15:21)

DEU 17:1 contextual word gloss=‘bad’ word gloss=‘wrong’ OSHB DEU 17:1 word 13

OET-LV: 17 not you _will _sacrifice to/for_YHWH god _of_your an _ox and_a _sheep which it _will _be in_him/it a _blemish any _of thing bad if/because is_(the)_abomination _of YHWH god _of_your it. (DEU_17:1)

OET-RV: 17 Don’t sacrifice any animal to your god Yahweh that has any blemish or defect, because he detests that. (DEU 17:1)

DEU 22:14 contextual word gloss=‘bad’ word gloss=‘bad’ OSHB DEU 22:14 word 8

OET-LV: 14 And_he _will _make to/for_her/it deeds _of words/messages and_he _will _send _forth on/upon_it(f) a _name bad and_saying(ms) DOM the_woman (the)_this I _took and_I _drew _near to_her/it and_not I _found to/for_her/it virginiti(es). (DEU_22:14)

OET-RV: 14 and accuses her of shameful things, destroying her reputation and claiming that she hadn’t been a virgin, (DEU 22:14)

DEU 22:19 contextual word gloss=‘bad’ word gloss=‘bad’ OSHB DEU 22:19 word 11

OET-LV: 19 And_they _will _impose _a _fine _on DOM_him/it a _hundred silver and_they _will _give_them to_the _father _of the _young _woman if/because he _has _sent _forth a _name bad on (the)_virgin _of Yisrā^ʼēl/(Israel) and_to/for_him/it she _will _belong to/for_(a)_woman not he _will _be _able to_send_her _away all _of his/its_days. (DEU_22:19)

OET-RV: 19 and fine him a hundred silver coins to be paid to the young woman’s father for defaming an Israeli virgin. Then she’ll remain as his wife and he’ll be prohibited from ever divorcing her. (DEU 22:19)

DEU 23:10 contextual word gloss=‘evil’ word gloss=‘evil’ OSHB DEU 23:10 word 9

OET-LV: 10  if/because you _will _go _out a _camp on enemies _of_your and_you _will _keep _yourself from_all thing evil. (DEU_23:10)

OET-RV: 10 If something happens at night to make a man ‘unclean’, then he must stay outside the camp the next day and not join the others. (DEU 23:10)

DEU 28:35 contextual word gloss=‘bad’ word gloss=‘grievous’ OSHB DEU 28:35 word 4

OET-LV: 35 He_will _strike _you YHWH with_boil[s] bad on the_knees and_on the_legs which not you _will _be _able to_be _healed from_the _sole _of your _foot _of_of and_unto of _your _head _of_the _crown. (DEU_28:35)

OET-RV: 35 Yahweh will strike your people with bad boils on your knees and legs that will never heal up—from the bottom of your soles right up to the tops of your heads. (DEU 28:35)

1 SAM 29:7 contextual word gloss=‘evil’ word gloss=‘wrong’ OSHB 1 SAM 29:7 word 7

OET-LV: 7 And_now turn _back and_go in_peace and_not you _will _do evil in/on_both _eyes _of the _rulers _of the_Fəlishtiy. (SA1_29:7)

OET-RV: 7 so turn back and go in peace so that you don’t do anything to displease them.” (SA1 29:7)

1 SAM 30:22 contextual word gloss=‘evil’ word gloss=‘corrupt’ OSHB 1 SAM 30:22 word 4

OET-LV: 22 and_ every _of _he _answered man evil and_worthlessness of_the_men who they _had _gone with Dāvid and_they _said because that not they _went with_me not we _will _give to/for_them any_of_the _booty which we _have _recovered if/because (if) everyone DOM his/its_wife/woman and_DOM children _of_his and_they _will _lead_them_away and_they _will _go. (SA1_30:22)

OET-RV: 22 all the evil and worthless men who’d gone with David complained, “Because they didn’t go with us, we won’t give them any of the plunder that we recovered, except that each man can get his wife and children then take them away and leave.” (SA1 30:22)

1 KI 5:18 contextual word gloss=‘evil’ word gloss=‘bad’ OSHB 1 KI 5:18 word 11

OET-LV: 18  and_now YHWH he _has _given _rest god _of_my to_me from_round _about there_is_not an _adversary and_there_is_not an _occurrence evil. (KI1_5:18)

OET-RV: 18 Shelomoh’s and Hiram’s workers and the Gebalites shaped the stones and prepared the timber for building the temple. (KI1 5:18)

1 KI 22:8 contextual word gloss=‘evil’ word gloss=‘disaster’ OSHB 1 KI 22:8 word 22

OET-LV: 8 And_ the _king _of _he/it _said of _Yisrā^ʼēl/(Israel) to Yəhōshāfāţ still a _man one to_consult DOM YHWH from_DOM_him and_I I_hate _him if/because not he _prophesies on_me good if/because (if) evil Mīkāyəhū the _son _of Yimlāʼ/(Imlah) and_ Yəhōshāfāţ/(Jehoshaphat) _he/it _said not let _him _speak the_king thus. (KI1_22:8)

OET-RV: 8 “There’s still one man who speaks for Yahweh,” Ahav replied to Yehoshafat, “Yimla’s son Mikayehu, but I myself hate him because he never prophesies anything good about me—only negative things.”
¶ “The king shouldn’t talk like that,” said Yehoshafat. (KI1 22:8)

1 KI 22:18 contextual word gloss=‘evil’ word gloss=‘disaster’ OSHB 1 KI 22:18 word 15

OET-LV: 18 And_ the _king _of _he/it _said of _Yisrā^ʼēl/(Israel) to Yəhōshāfāţ/(Jehoshaphat) am_not did _I _say to_you not he _prophesies on_me good if/because (if) evil. (KI1_22:18)

OET-RV: 18 “Ah,” King Ahav told King Yehoshafat, “Didn’t I tell you that he wouldn’t prophesy anything good about me—only bad news?” (KI1 22:18)

2 KI 4:41 contextual word gloss=‘bad’ word gloss=‘harmful’ OSHB 2 KI 4:41 word 14

OET-LV: 41 And_he/it _said and_fetch flour and_he _threw_it into the_pot and_he/it _said pour_it_out for_people so_that _they _may _eat and_not it _was a _thing bad in_pot. (KI2_4:41)

OET-RV: 41 “Bring me some flour,” Elisha said. Then he threw it into the pot, and said, “Serve it up for the people to eat,” and no one was harmed. (KI2 4:41)

2 CHR 33:9 contextual word gloss=‘evil’ word gloss=‘evil’ OSHB 2 CHR 33:9 word 8

OET-LV: 9 And_ Mənashsheh _he _misled DOM Yəhūdāh/(Judah) and_ of _Yərūshālam/(Jerusalem) _the _inhabitants _of for_doing evil more _than the_nations which YHWH he _had _destroyed from_face/in _front _of the _people _of Yisrā^ʼēl/(Israel). (CH2_33:9)

OET-RV: 9 So Menashsheh led Yehudah’s inhabitants astray, and all Yehudah—doing more evil than the nations that Yahweh had destroyed ahead of the Israelis. (CH2 33:9)

NEH 6:13 contextual word gloss=‘bad’ word gloss=‘bad’ OSHB NEH 6:13 word 12

OET-LV: 13 So _that was_hired he so _that I _may _be _afraid and_I _may _act thus and_I _will _sin and_it _was to/for_them (into)_a_name bad so _that they_may _reproach _me. (NEH_6:13)

OET-RV: 13 They must have hired him so that I’d be afraid and take that advice and sin. Then they could have ruined my reputation and discredited me. (NEH 6:13)

JOB 2:7 contextual word gloss=‘bad’ word gloss=‘loathsome’ OSHB JOB 2:7 word 10

OET-LV: 7 And_he/it _went _out the_adversary from_with the _presence _of YHWH and_he _struck DOM ʼIyyōⱱ/(Job) with_boil[s] bad from_the _sole _of his _foot _of_of wwww of _his _head _of_the _crown. (JOB_2:7)

OET-RV: 7 So the adversary went away from Yahweh’s presence, and he infected Iyyov with bad boils from the sole of his foot to the top of his head. (JOB 2:7)

JOB 5:19 contextual word gloss=‘harm’ word gloss=‘harm’ OSHB JOB 5:19 word 8

OET-LV: 19 In_six troubles he_will _deliver _you and_in_seven not it _will _touch (in)_you harm. (JOB_5:19)

OET-RV: 19 If you get in trouble six times, he’ll rescue you.
⇔ Even seven times, he’ll prevent you from being harmed. (JOB 5:19)

JOB 21:30 contextual word gloss=‘an_evil_[person]’ word gloss=‘wicked’ OSHB JOB 21:30 word 5

OET-LV: 30 If/because _that to_a _day _of calamity he _is _spared an _evil_person to_a _day _of furi(es) they _are _brought _forth. (JOB_21:30)

OET-RV: 30 that evil people are spared from the day of calamity—
⇔ that they are led away from that day of anger? (JOB 21:30)

JOB 30:26 contextual word gloss=‘evil’ word gloss=‘evil’ OSHB JOB 30:26 word 5

OET-LV: 26 If/because good I _waited _for and_it _came evil and_I _waited for_light and_it _came gloom. (JOB_30:26)

OET-RV: 26 I waited for good, but it was evil that came.
⇔ ≈ I waited for light, but it was gloom that came. (JOB 30:26)

JOB 31:29 contextual word gloss=‘calamity’ word gloss=‘evil’ OSHB JOB 31:29 word 8

OET-LV: 29 If I _rejoiced in_the _disaster _of one _who_hated _me and_I _excited _myself if/because it_had _found _him calamity. (JOB_31:29)

OET-RV: 29 If I’ve been happy at the ruin of someone who hated me,
⇔ or been glad because calamity found them, (JOB 31:29)

PSA 5:5 contextual word gloss=‘evil’ word gloss=‘evil’ OSHB PSA 5:5 word 9

OET-LV: 5  if/because not are_a _god desiring _of wickedness you not it_sojourns _with _you evil. (PSA_5:5)

OET-RV: 5 Arrogant people can’t stand in your presence.
⇔ ≈ You hate everyone who does wicked things. (PSA 5:5)

PSA 7:5 contextual word gloss=‘evil’ word gloss=‘harm’ OSHB PSA 7:5 word 4

OET-LV: 5  if I _have _repaid one _of_who _is_at _peace _with _me evil and_I_have _rescued my _of_foe without _cause. (PSA_7:5)

OET-RV: 5 allow my enemy to chase me and overtake me,
⇔ and trample my life into the ground,
⇔ and allow my honour to disappear into the dust. (Instrumental break.) (PSA 7:5)

PSA 23:4 contextual word gloss=‘harm’ word gloss=‘evil’ OSHB PSA 23:4 word 8

OET-LV: 4 Also if/because I _will _go in_a _valley _of deep _darkness not I _will _fear harm if/because you with_me rod _of_your and_your _of_staff they they_comfort _me. (PSA_23:4)

OET-RV: 4 Even when I walk through a valley in deep darkness,
⇔ I won’t be afraid of being harmed.
⇔ Your rod and staff will protect and comfort me. (PSA 23:4)

PSA 34:17 contextual word gloss=‘(of)_evil’ word gloss=‘evil’ OSHB PSA 34:17 word 4

OET-LV: 17  the _face _of YHWH is_on_those _who_do _of (of)_evil to_cut _off from_the_earth remembrance _of_their. (PSA_34:17)

OET-RV: 17 The godly people cry out and Yahweh hears
⇔ and he rescues them from all their troubles. (PSA 34:17)

PSA 36:5 contextual word gloss=‘evil’ word gloss=‘evil’ OSHB PSA 36:5 word 10

OET-LV: 5  wickedness he _plans on bed _of_his he _takes _his _stand on a _way not good evil not he _rejects. (PSA_36:5)

OET-RV: 5 Your loyal commitment, Yahweh, reaches to the heavens.
⇔ ≈ Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds. (PSA 36:5)

PSA 49:6 contextual word gloss=‘trouble’ word gloss=‘trouble’ OSHB PSA 49:6 word 4

OET-LV: 6  to/for_what will _I _fear in_days _of trouble the _iniquity _of my _heels _of_of it_surrounds _me. (PSA_49:6)

OET-RV: 6 Why should I fear those who trust in their riches
⇔ ≈ and boast about their extensive wealth? (PSA 49:6)

PSA 64:6 contextual word gloss=‘evil’ word gloss=‘evil’ OSHB PSA 64:6 word 4

OET-LV: 6  they _strengthen (for_themselves) a _matter evil they _speak to_hide snares they _say who will _he _see (to)_them. (PSA_64:6)

OET-RV: 6 They plot crimes, conceiving the ‘perfect plan’.
⇔ Humankind’s inner thoughts and desires run deep. (PSA 64:6)

PSA 94:13 contextual word gloss=‘trouble’ word gloss=‘trouble’ OSHB PSA 94:13 word 4

OET-LV: 13 To_give _quiet to_him/it from_days _of trouble until it _will _be _dug for_wicked a _pit. (PSA_94:13)

OET-RV: 13 They get relief in times of trouble
⇔ until a pit gets dug for wicked people, (PSA 94:13)

PSA 97:10 contextual word gloss=‘evil’ word gloss=‘evil’ OSHB PSA 97:10 word 4

OET-LV: 10 Oh_you(pl)_who_love _of (of)_YHWH hate evil he_is_protecting the _lives _of his _faithful_people from_the_hand _of wicked_people he_delivers _them. (PSA_97:10)

OET-RV: 10 All you who love Yahweh, hate evil.
⇔ He protects the lives of his faithful ones—
⇔ he rescues them from the schemes of wicked people. (PSA 97:10)

PSA 101:4 contextual word gloss=‘evil’ word gloss=‘evil’ OSHB PSA 101:4 word 5

OET-LV: 4 A _heart perverse it _will _depart from_me evil not I _will _know. (PSA_101:4)

OET-RV: 4 I will fight my inner perversity.
⇔ I refuse to take part in evil. (PSA 101:4)

PSA 109:20 contextual word gloss=‘evil’ word gloss=‘evil’ OSHB PSA 109:20 word 7

OET-LV: 20 This be_the _wage[s]_of those _who_accuse _me from_with YHWH and_those_who_speak evil on self _of_my. (PSA_109:20)

OET-RV: 20 May this be my accusers’ reward from Yahweh—
⇔ yes for those who say evil things about me. (PSA 109:20)

PSA 119:101 contextual word gloss=‘evil’ word gloss=‘evil’ OSHB PSA 119:101 word 3

OET-LV: 101 From_all path evil I _have _restrained feet _of_my so _that I _may _keep message _of_your. (PSA_119:101)

OET-RV: 101 I’ve avoided all evil behaviour
⇔ so that I can obey what you’ve said. (PSA 119:101)

PSA 121:7 contextual word gloss=‘harm’ word gloss=‘evil’ OSHB PSA 121:7 word 4

OET-LV: 7 YHWH he_will _protect _you from_all harm he _will _protect DOM life _of_your. (PSA_121:7)

OET-RV: ⇔  7 Yahweh will protect you from all harm.
⇔ ≈ He will protect your life. (PSA 121:7)

PSA 140:2 contextual word gloss=‘evil’ word gloss=‘evil’ OSHB PSA 140:2 word 4

OET-LV: 2  rescue_me Oh_YHWH from_humankind evil from_man violence(s) you_will _preserve _me. (PSA_140:2)

OET-RV: 2 because they plan evil in their hearts.
⇔ They assemble for battles every day. (PSA 140:2)

PSA 140:12 contextual word gloss=‘trouble’ word gloss=‘evil’ OSHB PSA 140:12 word 8

OET-LV: 12  a _person _of tongue not let _him _be _established on _the_earth a _person _of violence trouble let_it _hunt _him for_blows. (PSA_140:12)

OET-RV: ⇔  12 I know that Yahweh will act with favour for the poor
⇔ ≈ and with justice to the needy. (PSA 140:12)

PSA 141:4 contextual word gloss=‘evil’ word gloss=‘evil’ OSHB PSA 141:4 word 5

OET-LV: 4 Do _not incline heart _of_my to_anything evil to_practice practices in_wickedness with people who_do _of (of)_wickedness and_not I _will _eat in_their _of_delicacies. (PSA_141:4)

OET-RV: 4 Don’t let my heart bend toward any evil thing
⇔ ≈ or participate in sinful activities
⇔ with men who behave wickedly.
⇔ May I not eat any of their delicacies. (PSA 141:4)

PROV 2:12 contextual word gloss=‘[the]_wicked’ word gloss=‘evil’ OSHB PROV 2:12 word 3

OET-LV: 12 To_deliver_you from_the_way the_wicked from_man who_speaks perverse _things. (PRO_2:12)

OET-RV: 12 to rescue you off the path of wicked people—
⇔ from people who speak perversely— (PRO 2:12)

PROV 2:14 contextual word gloss=‘evil’ word gloss=‘evil’ OSHB PROV 2:14 word 3

OET-LV: 14 The_ones_joyful for_doing evil they _exult in_perverse _things _of evil. (PRO_2:14)

OET-RV: 14 the ones who are glad to do evil.
⇔ ≈ They rejoice in perverse things of evil, (PRO 2:14)

PROV 2:14 contextual word gloss=‘evil’ word gloss=‘evil’ OSHB PROV 2:14 word 6

OET-LV: 14 The_ones_joyful for_doing evil they _exult in_perverse _things _of evil. (PRO_2:14)

OET-RV: 14 the ones who are glad to do evil.
⇔ ≈ They rejoice in perverse things of evil, (PRO 2:14)

PROV 5:14 contextual word gloss=‘calamity’ word gloss=‘ruin’ OSHB PROV 5:14 word 4

OET-LV: 14 Like_a _little I _was in_every _of calamity in _the_middle the_assembly and_the_congregation. (PRO_5:14)

OET-RV: 14 I was so close to utter calamity,
⇔ and everyone would have noticed me. (PRO 5:14)

PROV 6:14 contextual word gloss=‘evil’ word gloss=‘evil’ OSHB PROV 6:14 word 4

OET-LV: 14 Perverse _things are_in_his _of_heart he_is_devising evil in_all time contentions he _sends _out. (PRO_6:14)

OET-RV: 14 People like that think perversely—
⇔ always devising evil plans
⇔ and spreading dissension. (PRO 6:14)

PROV 6:24 contextual word gloss=‘evil’ word gloss=‘evil’ OSHB PROV 6:24 word 3

OET-LV: 24 To_keep_you from_a _woman _of evil from_smoothness _of tongue a _foreign_woman. (PRO_6:24)

OET-RV: 24 by keeping your from the evil woman—
⇔ from the smooth tongue of a foreign woman. (PRO 6:24)

PROV 8:13 contextual word gloss=‘evil’ word gloss=‘evil’ OSHB PROV 8:13 word 4

OET-LV: 13 The _fear _of YHWH is_to _hate evil pride and_arrogance and_a _way evil and_a _mouth _of perversiti(es) I _hate. (PRO_8:13)

OET-RV: 13 Those who strive to obey Yahweh, hate evil,
⇔ I, wisdom, hate pride and arrogance,
⇔ evil activities, and perverse talk. (PRO 8:13)

PROV 8:13 contextual word gloss=‘evil’ word gloss=‘evil’ OSHB PROV 8:13 word 8

OET-LV: 13 The _fear _of YHWH is_to _hate evil pride and_arrogance and_a _way evil and_a _mouth _of perversiti(es) I _hate. (PRO_8:13)

OET-RV: 13 Those who strive to obey Yahweh, hate evil,
⇔ I, wisdom, hate pride and arrogance,
⇔ evil activities, and perverse talk. (PRO 8:13)

PROV 12:13 contextual word gloss=‘evil’ word gloss=‘evil’ OSHB PROV 12:13 word 4

OET-LV: 13 is_in_the_transgression _of lips a _snare evil and_he/it _went _out from_trouble a _righteous_person. (PRO_12:13)

OET-RV: 13 An evil person entices others with their rebellious lips,
⇔ ^ but godly people stay out of trouble. (PRO 12:13)

PROV 12:20 contextual word gloss=‘(of)_evil’ word gloss=‘evil’ OSHB PROV 12:20 word 4

OET-LV: 20 Deceit is_in_the_heart _of those _who_devise _of (of)_evil and_belongs_to_counsellors _of peace joy. (PRO_12:20)

OET-RV: 20 Those who make evil plans, do it from a deceitful mind,
⇔ ^ but those who promote peace, end up contented. (PRO 12:20)

PROV 12:21 contextual word gloss=‘distress’ word gloss=‘trouble’ OSHB PROV 12:21 word 8

OET-LV: 21 Not it _happens to_righteous any _of trouble and_wicked_people they _are _full distress. (PRO_12:21)

OET-RV: 21 Trouble doesn’t come towards people who do what’s right,
⇔ ^ but wicked people are full of distress. (PRO 12:21)

PROV 14:22 contextual word gloss=‘(of)_evil’ word gloss=‘evil’ OSHB PROV 14:22 word 4

OET-LV: 22 Am_not do _they _go _astray those _who_devise _of (of)_evil and_loyalty and_faithfulness those _who_devise _of (of)_good. (PRO_14:22)

OET-RV: ⇔  22 Don’t those who devise evil schemes end up losing their way?
⇔ ^ However, those with loyal commitment and faithfulness devise good things. (PRO 14:22)

PROV 15:10 contextual word gloss=‘bad’ word gloss=‘severe’ OSHB PROV 15:10 word 2

OET-LV: 10 Discipline bad is_for_one _who_forsakes _of (of)_the_path one _who_hates correction he _will _die. (PRO_15:10)

OET-RV: 10 Severe discipline is coming for those who abandon the right path,
⇔ ≈ and those who hate correction will die. (PRO 15:10)

PROV 15:26 contextual word gloss=‘an_evil_[person]’ word gloss=‘evil’ OSHB PROV 15:26 word 4

OET-LV: 26 are_(the)_abomination _of YHWH the_plans _of an _evil_person and_are_clean words/messages _of kindness. (PRO_15:26)

OET-RV: 26 Evil plans are hated by Yahweh,
⇔ ^ but kind messages are pure. (PRO 15:26)

PROV 17:11 contextual word gloss=‘an_evil_[person]’ word gloss=‘evil’ OSHB PROV 17:11 word 4

OET-LV: 11 Only rebellion he _seeks an _evil_person and_a _messenger cruel he _will _be _sent in/on/over_him/it. (PRO_17:11)

OET-RV: 11 Only an evil person seeks rebellion
⇔ → and so a cruel opponent will be sent against him. (PRO 17:11)

PROV 19:23 contextual word gloss=‘trouble’ word gloss=‘harm’ OSHB PROV 19:23 word 8

OET-LV: 23 The _fear _of YHWH is_to_life and_satisfied he _will _pass _the _night not he _will _be _visited trouble. (PRO_19:23)

OET-RV: 23 Respecting and honouring Yahweh leads to life,
⇔ → and that person will have peaceful nights without trouble arriving. (PRO 19:23)

PROV 20:8 contextual word gloss=‘evil’ word gloss=‘evil’ OSHB PROV 20:8 word 9

OET-LV: 8 A _king who_sits on a _throne _of judgement is_winnowing with_his _of_eyes all _of evil. (PRO_20:8)

OET-RV: 8 A king sitting on his throne to make a judgement,
⇔ → sifts all evil out with his eyes. (PRO 20:8)

PROV 20:22 contextual word gloss=‘evil’ word gloss=‘evil’ OSHB PROV 20:22 word 4

OET-LV: 22 Do _not say I _will _repay evil wait to/for_YHWH so_that _he _may _deliver to/for_you(fs). (PRO_20:22)

OET-RV: 22 Don’t say, “I’ll repay that evil.”
⇔ → Wait for Yahweh and he’ll rescue you. (PRO 20:22)

PROV 21:10 contextual word gloss=‘evil’ word gloss=‘evil’ OSHB PROV 21:10 word 4

OET-LV: 10 the_appetite _of a _wicked_person it _craves evil not he _is _shown _favour in_his _of_eyes his/its_neighbour. (PRO_21:10)

OET-RV: 10 Wicked people have a strong, inner craving for evil.
⇔ → Even their neighbours won’t be shown any favour. (PRO 21:10)

PROV 26:23 contextual word gloss=‘evil’ word gloss=‘evil’ OSHB PROV 26:23 word 9

OET-LV: 23 Silver _of dross(es) overlaid on earthenware lips burning and_a _heart _of evil. (PRO_26:23)

OET-RV: 23 Burning lips and evil motives
⇔ are like a silver overlay on a clay pot. (PRO 26:23)

PROV 28:5 contextual word gloss=‘evil’ word gloss=‘evil’ OSHB PROV 28:5 word 2

OET-LV: 5 people _of evil not they _understand justice and_those _who_seek _of (of)_YHWH they _understand everything. (PRO_28:5)

OET-RV: 5 Evil people don’t understand justice,
⇔ ^ but those who strive after Yahweh, understand everything. (PRO 28:5)

PROV 28:10 contextual word gloss=‘evil’ word gloss=‘evil’ OSHB PROV 28:10 word 4

OET-LV: 10 one _who_leads _astray upright_people in_a _way _of evil in_his _own _of_pit he he _will _fall and_blameless_people they _will _inherit good. (PRO_28:10)

OET-RV: 10 The one who leads good people astray will fall into their own pit,
⇔ ^ but those who are blameless will inherit good. (PRO 28:10)

PROV 29:6 contextual word gloss=‘evil’ word gloss=‘evil’ OSHB PROV 29:6 word 3

OET-LV: 6 is_in_the_transgression _of a _person evil a _snare and_a _righteous_person he _cries _aloud and_he _rejoices. (PRO_29:6)

OET-RV: 6 The disobedience of an evil person will trap them,
⇔ ^ but the godly person sings and celebrates. (PRO 29:6)

PROV 31:12 contextual word gloss=‘evil’ word gloss=‘harm’ OSHB PROV 31:12 word 4

OET-LV: 12 She_does _to _him good and_not evil all _of the _days _of her _life _of_of. (PRO_31:12)

OET-RV: 12 She doesn’t harm him, but does him good,
⇔ right throughout her life. (PRO 31:12)

ECC 1:13 contextual word gloss=‘evil’ word gloss=‘grievous’ OSHB ECC 1:13 word 15

OET-LV: 13 And_I _gave DOM heart _of_my to_study and_to_discover by_wisdom on all that it _has _been _done under the_heavens it is_a _business evil which_he _has _given god to_the _children _of the_humankind to_be _busy in/on/over_him/it. (ECC_1:13)

OET-RV: 13 I used my mind and wisdom to discover and to explore everything that is done in this world.
⇔ It’s a difficult job that God has given humanity to be busy with. (ECC 1:13)

ECC 4:8 contextual word gloss=‘evil’ word gloss=‘unhappy’ OSHB ECC 4:8 word 30

OET-LV: 8 There_was one_person and_there_was_not a _second_person also a _son and_a _brother there_belonged_not to_him/it and_there_was_not an _end to/from_all/each/any/every toil _of_his also eye _of_his not it _was _satisfied wealth and_for_whom am_I toiling and_depriving DOM self _of_my from_good also this is_futility and_is_a _business evil it. (ECC_4:8)

OET-RV: 8 Sometimes there’s a person living alone without a child or a relative, who works hard without stopping.
⇔ However, wealth doesn’t satisfy them because they wonder why they’re working so hard and not sitting down to enjoy their good things.
⇔ That also is pointless, and it’s an unpleasant business. (ECC 4:8)

ECC 4:17 contextual word gloss=‘evil’ word gloss=‘evil’ OSHB ECC 4:17 word 17

OET-LV: 17  guard foot _of_your just_as you _will _go to the _house _of the_ʼElohīm and_draw _near to_listen more_than _to _give the_fools a _sacrifice if/because not_they are_knowing for_doing evil. (ECC_4:17)

ECC 5:13 contextual word gloss=‘evil’ word gloss=‘bad’ OSHB ECC 5:13 word 5

OET-LV: 13  and_it _was _lost the_wealth (the)_that in_a _business evil and_he _fathered a _son and_there_was_not in_his/its_hand anything. (ECC_5:13)

OET-RV: 13 There’s a sad contradiction that I’ve seen in this world:
⇔ wealth hoarded up by its owner, but working to destroy him. (ECC 5:13)

ECC 6:2 contextual word gloss=‘an_evil’ word gloss=‘grievous’ OSHB ECC 6:2 word 27

OET-LV: 2 Anyone whom he _gives to_him/it the_ʼElohīm wealth and_riches and_honour and_not _existing_he is_lacking to_his _of_appetite from_all that he _desires and_not he_gives _him _power the_ʼElohīm to_eat from_him/it if/because a _man foreign he_eats _it this is_futility and_is_an _affliction an _evil it. (ECC_6:2)

OET-RV: 2 God gives wealth and possessions and prestige to someone,
⇔ and that person has access to everything they want,
⇔ but God doesn’t allow them to enjoy it—
⇔ instead a foreigner will get to enjoy it.
⇔ That’s totally pointless, and it’s senseless and unfair. (ECC 6:2)

ECC 8:3 contextual word gloss=‘evil’ word gloss=‘unpleasant’ OSHB ECC 8:3 word 8

OET-LV: 3 Do _not be _hasty from_before _of_him you _will _go do _not stand in_a _matter evil if/because all that he _will _desire he _will _do. (ECC_8:3)

OET-RV: 3 Don’t rush away from the king’s presence
⇔ or take a stand on an evil matter
⇔ because whatever he wants to do, he’ll do. (ECC 8:3)

ECC 8:5 contextual word gloss=‘evil’ word gloss=‘harm’ OSHB ECC 8:5 word 6

OET-LV: 5 one _who_keeps _of (of)_a _command not he _will _know a _thing evil and_an _appropriate _time and_custom the_heart it _will _know a _wise_person. (ECC_8:5)

OET-RV: 5 Those who follow commands will stay out of trouble,
⇔ and a wise person will know the right time and place for something (ECC 8:5)

ECC 8:11 contextual word gloss=‘evil’ word gloss=‘evil’ OSHB ECC 8:11 word 16

OET-LV: 11 That not it _is _done the _sentence _of the _deed _of the _evil quickly therefore yes/correct/thus/so it _is _full the _heart _of the _children _of the_humankind (is)_in_them for_doing evil. (ECC_8:11)

OET-RV: 11 When an evil activity isn’t quickly condemned,
⇔ then humanity will become totally determined to do evil. (ECC 8:11)

ECC 8:12 contextual word gloss=‘evil’ word gloss=‘evil’ OSHB ECC 8:12 word 4

OET-LV: 12 That a _sinner is_doing evil a _hundred_times_of and_he_is_prolonging to_him/it if/because also am_knowing I (cmp) it _will _belong good to_those_fearing _of the_ʼElohīm that they _fear from_before_him _of. (ECC_8:12)

OET-RV: 12 Even if an ungodly person does some evil thing a hundred times over and goes on to live a long time,
⇔ I know that things will go better for those who respect and obey God. (ECC 8:12)

ECC 9:3 contextual word gloss=‘[is]_an_evil’ word gloss=‘evil’ OSHB ECC 9:3 word 2

OET-LV: 3 This is_an _evil in_all that it _is _done under the_sun if/because fate one belongs_to_everyone and_also the _heart _of the _children _of the_humankind is_full evil and_madness(es) is_in_their _of_heart in_their _of_lives and_after_it to the _dead_people. (ECC_9:3)

OET-RV: 3 There’s evil in everything that’s done in this world:
⇔ that same final event for everyone.
⇔ Yes, humankind’s minds are full of evil and madness during their lifetimes,
⇔ and after that they join the dead. (ECC 9:3)

ECC 9:3 contextual word gloss=‘evil’ word gloss=‘evil’ OSHB ECC 9:3 word 17

ECC 12:14 contextual word gloss=‘evil’ word gloss=‘evil’ OSHB ECC 12:14 word 14

OET-LV: 14 If/because DOM every _of deed the_ʼElohīm he _will _bring in_judgement with every _of hidden_thing whether good and_if evil. (ECC_12:14)

OET-RV: 14 Yes, God will judge everything we do
⇔ including everything that’s been hidden
⇔ whether good or bad. (ECC 12:14)

ISA 5:20 contextual word gloss=‘evil’ word gloss=‘evil’ OSHB ISA 5:20 word 6

OET-LV: 20 woe _to those_who_say of_evil good and_of_good evil those _who_make darkness into_light and_light into_darkness those _who_make bitter into_sweet and_sweet into_bitter. (ISA_5:20)

OET-RV: 20 Those who call evil good, and good evil, won’t end well.
⇔ ≈ Nor will those who make darkness for light and light for darkness,
⇔ ≈ or who set bitter as sweet and sweet as bitter! (ISA 5:20)

ISA 31:2 contextual word gloss=‘calamity’ word gloss=‘disaster’ OSHB ISA 31:2 word 5

OET-LV: 2 And_also he is_wise and_he/it _brought calamity and_DOM words/messages _of_his not he _has _turned _aside and_he _will _rise _up on the_house _of evil-doers and_on the_help _of those _who_do _of (of)_wickedness. (ISA_31:2)

OET-RV: 2 ◙ (ISA 31:2)

ISA 45:7 contextual word gloss=‘calamity’ word gloss=‘disaster’ OSHB ISA 45:7 word 8

OET-LV: 7 I_am_forming light and_I_am_creating darkness I_am_bringing _about well-being and_I_am_creating calamity I am_YHWH who_does all _of these_things. (ISA_45:7)

OET-RV: 7 I formed the light and created the darkness.
⇔ I bring peace and prosperity, and I cause disasters.
⇔ It’s me, Yahweh, who does all those things. (ISA 45:7)

ISA 56:2 contextual word gloss=‘evil’ word gloss=‘evil’ OSHB ISA 56:2 word 16

OET-LV: 2 How _blessed is_the_person who_he _does this and_the_child _of humankind who_he _takes _hold on_it who_keeps the_sabbath from_profaning_it and_who_keeps his/its_hand from_doing any _of evil. (ISA_56:2)

OET-RV: 2 ◙
⇔ … (ISA 56:2)

JER 5:28 contextual word gloss=‘evil’ word gloss=‘evil’ OSHB JER 5:28 word 6

OET-LV: 28 They _have _become _fat they _have _become _smooth also they _have _transgressed matters _of evil a _cause not they _have _pleaded the_cause _of the_fatherless and_they _will _have _success and_the_justice _of needy_people not they _have _judged. (JER_5:28)

OET-RV: 28 ◙ (JER 5:28)

JER 42:6 contextual word gloss=‘bad’ word gloss=‘bad’ OSHB JER 42:6 word 4

OET-LV: 6 Whether good and_if bad to_the _voice _of YHWH god _of_our whom we are_sending you to_him/it we _will _listen so _that that it _may _go _well to/for_us if/because we _will _listen to_the _voice _of YHWH god _of_our. (JER_42:6)

OET-RV: 6 ◙ (JER 42:6)

EZE 11:2 contextual word gloss=‘evil’ word gloss=‘wicked’ OSHB EZE 11:2 word 11

OET-LV: 2 and_he/it _said to_me Oh _son _of humankind these are_the_people who_plan wickedness and_who_counsel counsel _of evil in_city (the)_this. (EZE_11:2)

OET-RV: 2 Yahweh told me, “Humanity’s child, these are the men who plan to do evil things and who make wicked plans in this city. (EZE 11:2)

HOS 7:15 contextual word gloss=‘evil’ word gloss=‘evil’ OSHB HOS 7:15 word 7

OET-LV: 15 And_I I _instructed_them I _strengthened arms _of_their and_against_me they _plot evil. (HOS_7:15)

OET-RV: 15 Although I trained them and helped them become strong,
⇔ they still plot evil against me. (HOS 7:15)

AMOS 5:14 contextual word gloss=‘evil’ word gloss=‘evil’ OSHB AMOS 5:14 word 4

OET-LV: 14 Seek good and_not evil so _that you(pl)_may _live and_let _it _be right YHWH god _of hosts will_be_with _you(pl) just_as you(pl)_have _said. (AMO_5:14)

OET-RV: 14 Strive to do good and not evil, so that you may live.
⇔ So Yahweh, the god with armies, will really be with you,
⇔ just like you’ve all been saying. (AMO 5:14)

AMOS 5:15 contextual word gloss=‘evil’ word gloss=‘evil’ OSHB AMOS 5:15 word 2

OET-LV: 15 Hate evil and_love good and_set _up in_gate justice perhaps he _will _show _favour _to YHWH god _of hosts the _remnant _of Yōşēf/(Joseph). (AMO_5:15)

OET-RV: 15 Hate evil, love good, and establish justice at the community centre.
⇔ Perhaps Yahweh, the god with armies, will be gracious to the remnant of Yosef’s descendants. (AMO 5:15)

AMOS 6:3 contextual word gloss=‘calamity’ word gloss=‘evil’ OSHB AMOS 6:3 word 3

OET-LV: 3 those_who_push _away (to)_a_day calamity and_you(pl)_have _brought _near a _seat _of violence. (AMO_6:3)

OET-RV: 3 Those who refuse to consider the day of disaster won’t end well
⇔ and make the seat of violence come closer. (AMO 6:3)

MIC 1:12 contextual word gloss=‘calamity’ word gloss=‘disaster’ OSHB MIC 1:12 word 8

OET-LV: 12 If/because she _is _in _anguish for_good the _inhabitant[s]_of Mārōt if/because it _has _come _down calamity from_with YHWH to_the _gate _of Yərūshālam/(Jerusalem). (MIC_1:12)

OET-RV: 12 because the inhabitants of Marot wait anxiously for good,
⇔ because disaster has come down from Yahweh to Yerushalem’s gates. (MIC 1:12)

MIC 2:1 contextual word gloss=‘(of)_evil’ word gloss=‘evil’ OSHB MIC 2:1 word 5

OET-LV: 2 woe _to those _who_plan _of (of)_wickedness and_those _who_do _of (of)_evil on beds _of_their at_the _light _of the_morning they_do _it if/because (there)_it_is to_the _power _of their _hand _of_of. (MIC_2:1)

OET-RV: 2 Woe to those who plan to do wicked things—
⇔ to those who do evil on their beds.
⇔ They do it in the morning light
⇔ because they make use of their power. (MIC 2:1)

HAB 1:13 contextual word gloss=‘evil’ word gloss=‘evil’ OSHB HAB 1:13 word 4

OET-LV: 13 you_are_too_pure _of eyes for_seeing evil and_to _look to mischief not you _are _able to/for_what do _you _look _at those _who_act _treacherously are _you _silent when_swallows _up a _wicked_person a_person_righteous more_than _him. (HAB_1:13)

OET-RV: 13 Your eyes are too pure to endure seeing evil,
⇔ ≈ and you’re not able to look on wrongdoing with favour.
⇔ Why then have you tolerated those who are treacherous?
⇔ ≈ Why are you silent while the wicked destroy those who are more godly than them? (HAB 1:13)

HAB 2:9 contextual word gloss=‘evil’ word gloss=‘evil’ OSHB HAB 2:9 word 4

OET-LV: 9 woe _to one _who_gains unjust _gain evil for_his _of_house to_set on_places nest _of_his to_deliver _himself from_the_palm _of evil. (HAB_2:9)

OET-RV: 9 It won’t end well for anyone who’s used evil gains to furnish his house.
⇔ He wanted to set his nest on high to keep himself safe from the hand of evil, (HAB 2:9)

HAB 2:9 contextual word gloss=‘evil’ word gloss=‘harm’ OSHB HAB 2:9 word 11

OET-LV: 9 woe _to one _who_gains unjust _gain evil for_his _of_house to_set on_places nest _of_his to_deliver _himself from_the_palm _of evil. (HAB_2:9)

OET-RV: 9 It won’t end well for anyone who’s used evil gains to furnish his house.
⇔ He wanted to set his nest on high to keep himself safe from the hand of evil, (HAB 2:9)

ZEP 3:15 contextual word gloss=‘evil’ word gloss=‘harm’ OSHB ZEP 3:15 word 12

OET-LV: 15 YHWH He _has _removed judgements _of_your he _has _cleared _away enemy _of_your the _king _of Yisrā^ʼēl/(Israel) YHWH is_in_your _of_midst not you _will _fear evil again. (ZEP_3:15)

OET-RV: 15 Yahweh will stop punishing you.
⇔ He’s forced your enemy to retreat.
⇔ Yisrael’s king, Yahweh, is among you.
⇔ Don’t worry any more about being harmed. (ZEP 3:15)

MAL 1:8 contextual word gloss=‘evil’ word gloss=‘wrong’ OSHB MAL 1:8 word 6

OET-LV: 8 And_because/when you(pl)_bring _near a _blind_animal to_sacrifice is_it_not evil and_because/when you(pl)_bring _near a _lame_animal and_a _sick_animal is_it_not evil bring_it _near please to_your _of_governor will_he_be _pleased _with _you or will_he _lift _up face _of_your YHWH he _says hosts. (MAL_1:8)

OET-RV: 8 Don’t you think it’s wrong when you sacrifice blind animals? Isn’t it evil when you offer lame or sick animals? Try presenting them to your governor! Will he welcome you or would he be offended?” says army-commander Yahweh. (MAL 1:8)

MAL 1:8 contextual word gloss=‘evil’ word gloss=‘wrong’ OSHB MAL 1:8 word 12

MAL 2:17 contextual word gloss=‘(of)_evil’ word gloss=‘evil’ OSHB MAL 2:17 word 10

OET-LV: 17 you(pl)_have _wearied YHWH with_your(pl)_of_words/messages and_you(pl)_say how did _we _weary_him by_your_saying every _of one _who_does _of (of)_evil is_good in/on_both _eyes _of YHWH and_in_them he he _delights or where is_the _god _of (the)_justice. (MAL_2:17)

OET-RV: 17 You’ve all wearied Yahweh with your words, and yet you ask, “How have we wearied him?” By saying, “Yahweh is pleased even with those who do evil, and he’s happy with all of them,” or “Where is the god of justice?” (MAL 2:17)

The various word forms of the root word (lemma) ‘Lemma=‘רַע’’ have 14 different glosses: ‘(of)_evil’, ‘[is]_an_evil’, ‘[it_was]_displeasing’, ‘[the]_wicked’, ‘an_evil’, ‘an_evil_[person]’, ‘bad’, ‘calamity’, ‘distress’, ‘evil’, ‘harm’, ‘it_will_be_bad’, ‘sad’, ‘trouble’.

Hebrew words (6) other than רָע (Morphology=Aamsa PoS=adjective Gender=masculine Number=singular State=absolute) with a gloss related to ‘sad’

GEN 40:7 רָעִים (rāˊīm) Lemma=‘רַע’ contextual word gloss=‘sad’ word gloss=‘sad’ OSHB GEN 40:7 word 13

OET-LV: 7 And_he _asked DOM the _officials _of Parˊoh who with_him/it in_the _custody _of the _house _of his _master(s)_of_of to_say why your(pl)_faces sad the_day. (GEN_40:7)

OET-RV: 7 so he asked the two former officials of Far’oh, “Why are you looking so upset today?” (GEN 40:7)

DEU 15:10 יֵרַע (yēraˊ) Lemma=‘רָעַע’ contextual word gloss=‘it_will_be_sad’ word gloss=‘is_sad’ OSHB DEU 15:10 word 5

OET-LV: 10 Generously _(give) you _will _give to_him/it and_not heart _of_your it _will _be _sad when_you_give to_him/it if/because on_account _of the _thing the_this he_will _bless _you YHWH god _of_your in_all work _of_your and_in_every _of (the)_undertaking _of your _hand _of_of. (DEU_15:10)

OET-RV: 10 Give generously to the poor without getting resentful inside, because then your god Yahweh can bless you in all your work and all your investments. (DEU 15:10)

1 SAM 1:8 יֵרַע (yēraˊ) Lemma=‘רעע’ contextual word gloss=‘is_it_sad’ word gloss=‘is_sad’ OSHB 1 SAM 1:8 word 12

OET-LV: 8 And_he/it _said to/for_her/it ʼElqānāh her/its_husband/man Oh _Ḩannāh to/for_what _(why) are _you _weeping and_to/for_what _(why) not are _you _eating and_to/for_what _(why) is _it _sad your(fs)_heart am_not am_I good to/for_you(fs) from_ten sons. (SA1_1:8)

OET-RV: 8 Then Elkanah would ask her, “Hannah, why are you crying? And why aren’t you eating? And why are you so upset? Isn’t it better having me than having ten sons?” (SA1 1:8)

NEH 2:1 רַע (raˊ) Lemma=‘רַע’ contextual word gloss=‘sad’ word gloss=‘evil’ OSHB NEH 2:1 word 17

OET-LV: 2 and_he/it _was in_the _month _of Nisan year _of twenty of_ʼArtaḩshashtāʼ the_king wine was_before _of_him and_I _took DOM the_wine and_I_gave_it to/for_the _king and_not I _had _been sad before_him. (NEH_2:1)

OET-RV: 2 In the spring of the twentieth year of King Artahshashta’s reign, I was serving wine to the king. I’d never looked sad before in his presence, (NEH 2:1)

NEH 2:2 רָעִים (rāˊīm) Lemma=‘רַע’ contextual word gloss=‘sad’ word gloss=‘sad’ OSHB NEH 2:2 word 6

OET-LV: 2 And_he/it _said to_me the_king why face _of_is_your sad and_you(ms) not_you are_sick is_not this if/because (if) sadness _of heart and_I _was _afraid greatly very. (NEH_2:2)

OET-RV: 2 and the king asked me, “Why do you look unhappy? I know that you’re not sick so something must be upsetting you.”
¶ I was very scared (NEH 2:2)

NEH 2:3 יֵרְעוּ (yērəˊū) Lemma=‘רָעַע’ contextual word gloss=‘will_they_be_sad’ word gloss=‘sad’ OSHB NEH 2:3 word 8

OET-LV: 3 And_I _said to/for_the _king the_king forever may _he _live why not will _they _be _sad face _of_my that the_city the _house _of the _tombs _of my _ancestors _of_of is_desolate and_its _of_gates they _have _been _consumed by_fire. (NEH_2:3)

OET-RV: 3 and I answered the king, “May the king live forever. I can’t help but look unhappy when the city containing my ancestors’ graves has had its gates burnt down and it’s now abandoned.” (NEH 2:3)