The meaning of “עָרַב”
Understanding ʻârab reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
engage, (inter-) meddle (with), mingle (self), mortgage, occupy, give pledges, be(-come, put in) surety, undertake. - to...
עָרַב
engage, (inter-) meddle (with), mingle (self), mortgage, occupy, give pledges, be(-come, put in) surety, undertake. - to braid, i.e. intermix - technically, to traffic (as if by barter) - also or give to be security (as a kind of exchange) 1) to pledge, exchange, mortgage, engage, occupy, undertake for, give pledges, be or become surety, take on pledge, give in pledge 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to take on pledge, go surety for 1a2) to give in pledge 1a3) to exchange 1a4) to pledge 1b) (Hithpael) 1b1) to exchange pledges 1b2) to have fellowship with, share
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 44:32 | “For thy servant became surety for the lad unto my father, saying, If I bring him not unto thee, then I shall bear the blame to my father for ever.” Word: עָרַב (ʻârab) | |
| Ezra 9:2 | “For they have taken of their daughters for themselves, and for their sons: so that the holy seed have mingled themselves with the people of those lands: yea, the hand of the princes and rulers hath been chief in this trespass.” Word: עָרַב (ʻârab) | |
| Job 17:3 | “Lay down now, put me in a surety with thee; who is he that will strike hands with me?” Word: עָרַב (ʻârab) | |
| Proverbs 20:16 | “Take his garment that is surety for a stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.” Word: עָרַב (ʻârab) | |
| Jeremiah 30:21 | “And their nobles shall be of themselves, and their governor shall proceed from the midst of them; and I will cause him to draw near, and he shall approach unto me: for who is this that engaged his heart to approach unto me? saith the Lord.” Word: עָרַב (ʻârab) |
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