The meaning of “עֲרָב”
Understanding ʻĂrâb reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or עֲרַב ʻĂrab (ar-ab'); from עָרַב in the figurative sense of sterility Arabia. - Arab (i.e. Arabia), a country East of...
עֲרָב
or עֲרַב ʻĂrab (ar-ab'); from עָרַב in the figurative sense of sterility Arabia. - Arab (i.e. Arabia), a country East of Palestine 1) steppe-dwellers 1a) the people inhabiting the country east and south of Canaan, the nomadic desert Bedouins 1b) Arabians, Arabs
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Chronicles 9:14 | “Beside that which chapmen and merchants brought. And all the kings of Arabia and governors of the country brought gold and silver to Solomon.” Word: עֲרָב (ʻĂrâb) | |
| Isaiah 21:13 | “The burden upon Arabia. In the forest in Arabia shall ye lodge, O ye travelling companies of Dedanim.” Word: עֲרָב (ʻĂrâb) | |
| Jeremiah 25:24 | “And all the kings of Arabia, and all the kings of the mingled people that dwell in the desert,” Word: עֲרָב (ʻĂrâb) | |
| Ezekiel 27:21 | “Arabia, and all the princes of Kedar, they occupied with thee in lambs, and rams, and goats: in these were they thy merchants.” Word: עֲרָב (ʻĂrâb) |
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