ra.hav describes acting forcefully or boldly toward someone, and in two Hiphil clauses conveys an overwhelming effect.

The Qal occurrences show forceful or bold action directed toward another person, while the two Hiphil clauses present a strengthening or terrifying effect.

1. Act forcefully toward another · dominant

   In Isaiah 3:5, the Qal imperfect occurs where youth act against elder and dishonored against honored; the APB renders the clause "the youth will be assertive against the elder." In Proverbs 6:3, the Qal imperative directs the hearer toward his neighbor, and the APB renders "be assertive toward your neighbor."

   Isaiah 3:5Proverbs 6:3
2. Produce a strengthening or overwhelming effect · common

   In Psalm 138:3, the Hiphil imperfect stands in the response to calling, where the APB renders "you strengthened me with strength in my soul." In Song of Songs 6:5, the Hiphil perfect is associated with the speaker's reaction to the eyes, which the APB renders "they terrify me."

   Psalm 138:3Song of Songs 6:5

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents the Qal clauses with "assertive" in Isaiah 3:5 and Proverbs 6:3, while its Hiphil clauses use "strengthened" in Psalm 138:3 and "terrify" in Song of Songs 6:5. These renderings confirm the clauses' overall presentation rather than establish precise English equivalents.