Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “עָר”
Understanding ʻÂr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
the same as עִיר; a city Ar. - § Ar = "a city" - Ar, a place in Moab 1) a city of Moab located south of the Arnon river;...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
עָר
Phoneticawr
TransliterationʻÂr
Grammar Code
N:N--L
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
the same as עִיר; a city Ar. - § Ar = "a city" - Ar, a place in Moab 1) a city of Moab located south of the Arnon river; perhaps the capital
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
6 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Numbers 21:28 | “For there is a fire gone out of Heshbon, a flame from the city of Sihon: it hath consumed Ar of Moab, and the lords of the high places of Arnon.” Word: עָר (ʻÂr) | |
| Deuteronomy 2:18 | “Thou art to pass over through Ar, the coast of Moab, this day:” Word: עָר (ʻÂr) | |
| Isaiah 15:1 | “The burden of Moab. Because in the night Ar of Moab is laid waste, and brought to silence; because in the night Kir of Moab is laid waste, and brought to silence;” Word: עָר (ʻÂr) |