רְוָיָה (re.va.yah)
re.va.yah
abundance
H:N-FQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 2 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- H:N-F
Word Overview
The Hebrew noun revaayah describes a state of being fully filled or saturated. It appears only twice in the Old Testament, both times within the Psalms, where it conveys the idea of complete satisfaction rather than mere fullness.
In Psalm 23:5, David uses this word to depict God preparing a table before him in the presence of his enemies. The image suggests that his cup is not just holding liquid but is overflowing with such abundance that he is thoroughly saturated by God’s provision. This usage highlights a deep, physical sense of being completely satisfied.
The second occurrence in Psalm 63:5 reinforces this theme of total fulfillment. Here, the psalmist declares that his soul will be satisfied as if with marrow and fatness. The word revaayah emphasizes that true contentment comes from being deeply filled by God’s presence, leaving no room for lack or desire.
Though rare, this term powerfully illustrates the biblical concept of divine satisfaction. It reminds readers that spiritual fullness is not partial but complete, saturating every part of life with God’s goodness and care.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
When life feels scarce or uncertain, the word revaayah offers a powerful reminder that God’s provision is not minimal but abundant. In Psalm 23:5, David describes a table prepared in the presence of enemies, with a cup running over. This image goes beyond basic survival; it speaks to a deep, saturating fullness that comes from being near God.
Even in difficult seasons, such as the journey through fire and water mentioned in Psalm 66:12, this abundance remains available. It is not about having everything we want, but about being fully satisfied by who God is. His presence fills the gaps where lack once lived, turning scarcity into a testimony of grace.
This promise invites you to rest in the assurance that your soul can be filled with marrow and fatness, as described in Psalm 63:5. It is a call to trust that God’s goodness is sufficient for every need, leaving no part of your life untouched by His care.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 2 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- to <the>/ superfluity1×
- [is] saturation1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- רְוָיָֽה\׃1×
- לָֽ/רְוָיָֽה\׃1×
Key Verses
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Psalms 23:5
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil. My cup runs over.
This verse uses the imagery of an overflowing cup to illustrate how God's presence provides a deep, saturating satisfaction even when surrounded by opposition.
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Psalms 66:12
You allowed men to ride over our heads. We went through fire and through water, but you brought us to the place of abundance.
Here the word highlights that after enduring severe trials like fire and water, God brings His people to a place of ultimate fulfillment rather than loss.