Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “עָרֵב”
Understanding ʻârêb reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
sweet. - pleasant 1) sweet, pleasant
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
עָרֵב
Phoneticaw-rabe'
Transliterationʻârêb
Grammar Code
H:A
Hebrew Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
sweet. - pleasant 1) sweet, pleasant
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Proverbs 20:17 | “Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.” Word: עָרֵב (ʻârêb) | |
| Song of Solomon 2:14 | “O my dove, that art in the clefts of the rock, in the secret places of the stairs, let me see thy countenance, let me hear thy voice; for sweet is thy voice, and thy countenance is comely.” Word: עָרֵב (ʻârêb) |