Resh
Culture & SocietyWhat is the meaning of Resh in the Bible?
The eighteenth letter of the Hebrew alphabet, transliterated as 'r', which also came to be used for the number 200.
SIGNIFICANCE
Knowledge of the Hebrew alphabet and its numerical values aids in the accurate reading and textual analysis of biblical manuscripts.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Ancient Cultural Lens: Avoid applying 21st-century Western assumptions to Resh. Examine how first-century or Near Eastern listeners understood this practice within their daily social dynamics.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Resh in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Resh clarify?
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Resh." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/resh/