Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “עָר”
Understanding ʻâr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
enemy. - a foe (as watchful for mischief) 1) enemy, adversary, foe
H6145
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
עָר
Phoneticawr
Transliterationʻâr
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
enemy. - a foe (as watchful for mischief) 1) enemy, adversary, foe
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
6 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Samuel 28:16 | “Then said Samuel, Wherefore then dost thou ask of me, seeing the Lord is departed from thee, and is become thine enemy?” Word: עָר (ʻâr) | |
| Psalms 139:20 | “For they speak against thee wickedly, and thine enemies take thy name in vain.” Word: עָר (ʻâr) | |
| Isaiah 14:21 | “Prepare slaughter for his children for the iniquity of their fathers; that they do not rise, nor possess the land, nor fill the face of the world with cities.” Word: עָר (ʻâr) | |
| Micah 5:14 | “And I will pluck up thy groves out of the midst of thee: so will I destroy thy cities.” Word: עָר (ʻâr) |