Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀῤῥαβών”
Understanding arrhabṓn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
of Hebrew origin (עֲרָבוֹן) earnest. - a pledge, i.e. part of the purchase-money or property given in advance as securit...
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀῤῥαβών
Phoneticar-hrab-ohn'
Transliterationarrhabṓn
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
of Hebrew origin (עֲרָבוֹן) earnest. - a pledge, i.e. part of the purchase-money or property given in advance as security for the rest
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Corinthians 1:22 | “Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.” Word: ἀῤῥαβών (arrhabṓn) | |
| 2 Corinthians 5:5 | “Now he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing is God, who also hath given unto us the earnest of the Spirit.” Word: ἀῤῥαβών (arrhabṓn) | |
| Ephesians 1:14 | “Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.” Word: ἀῤῥαβών (arrhabṓn) |