Ra

“Bad/Evil” (Heb. ra’): (1) what is morally/ethically bad, (2) what is harmful, unpleasant, or in poor  condition

Knowing tov and ra is a sign of maturity

• Greek Word: κακά (kaka), from κακός (kakos), meaning “evil,” “wicked,” or “evil deeds.”
• Hebrew Equivalent: רָע (ra‘), meaning “evil,” “wickedness,” or “wrongdoing.”

Meaning: According to standard Greek lexicons (e.g., Thayer’s, BDAG):

• • κακός (kakos) means “evil,” “bad,” “wicked,” or “harmful.” It refers to moral wickedness, wrongdoing, or anything morally corrupt or harmful in a broad sense. In this context, it denotes those who commit evil acts or live in opposition to God’s will.
  • The plural κακά (kaka) can refer to “evil deeds” or “evil things.”

The Hebrew word translated as “evil” is רָע (ra‘).

• Hebrew Word: רָע (ra‘, pronounced “rah”).
• Meaning: According to Hebrew lexicons (e.g., Brown-Driver-Briggs, HALOT):

• • רָע (ra‘) means “evil,” “bad,” “wickedness,” or “calamity.” It can refer to moral evil, wrongdoing, or harm, depending on context. In Psalm 34:16, it refers to moral evil or wicked actions performed by those who oppose God’s ways.
  • The phrase “עֹשֵׂי רָע” (osei ra‘) means “doers of evil” or “those who do evil,” parallel to the Greek “ποιούντας κακά.”