The meaning of “עָרַב”
Understanding ʻârab reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
be darkened, (toward) evening. - to grow dusky at sundown 1) to become evening, grow dark 1a) (Qal) to become evening, g...
עָרַב
be darkened, (toward) evening. - to grow dusky at sundown 1) to become evening, grow dark 1a) (Qal) to become evening, grow dark 1b) (Hiphil) to spend the evening, do at evening
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Judges 19:9 | “And when the man rose up to depart, he, and his concubine, and his servant, his father in law, the damsel’s father, said unto him, Behold, now the day draweth toward evening, I pray you tarry all night: behold, the day groweth to an end, lodge here, that thine heart may be merry; and to morrow get you early on your way, that thou mayest go home.” Word: עָרַב (ʻârab) | |
| 1 Samuel 17:16 | “And the Philistine drew near morning and evening, and presented himself forty days.” Word: עָרַב (ʻârab) | |
| Isaiah 24:11 | “There is a crying for wine in the streets; all joy is darkened, the mirth of the land is gone.” Word: עָרַב (ʻârab) |