Definition

good, pleasant

Detailed Meaning

Conveys goodness, beauty, welfare, happiness. What is beneficial and right.

Etymology & Historical Context

Used in Genesis 1 - God saw that it was good. Encompasses moral, aesthetic, and practical good.

Usage Example

טוב ויָשָׁר

Good and upright

Usage Notes

Can mean good, pleasant, agreeable, or beneficial. Opposite of ra' (evil/bad).