רַעְמָה (ra.mah)
ra.mah
mane
H:N-FQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- H:N-F
Word Overview
The Hebrew noun raamah appears only once in the Bible, in Job 39:19, where it describes a feature of the warhorse. The sources suggest it refers to the mane on the horse’s neck, specifically capturing its quivering or vibrating motion as the animal moves with power.
Its exact meaning remains somewhat uncertain, with some lexicons noting the possibility that it simply denotes vibration or waving rather than the physical hair itself. This ambiguity highlights the poetic nature of Job’s imagery, where the focus is on the dynamic energy of the creature rather than a static anatomical detail.
Translators typically render it as "mane" to convey the visual image, though the underlying sense of movement adds depth to the description of the horse’s majestic and untamed strength in this ancient wisdom literature.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word raamah appears only once in Scripture, nestled within Job’s awe-inspiring description of the wild horse. It captures the image of a quivering mane, suggesting not just hair, but the dynamic energy and untamed power of God’s creation. This single occurrence reminds us that even the most majestic creatures reflect the Creator’s glory.
When we encounter such vivid imagery in Job, it invites us to marvel at the complexity and strength woven into the natural world. The horse’s proud movement is a testament to divine artistry, urging us to trust in a God who designs with such precision and power. We are invited to rest in His sovereignty, knowing He holds all things together.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- a mane1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- רַעְמָֽה\׃1×
Key Verses
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Job 39:19
“Have you given the horse might? Have you clothed his neck with a quivering mane?
This verse uniquely uses raamah to describe the horse's quivering mane, highlighting the animal's dynamic energy and untamed strength as a reflection of God's creative power.