Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “עָרֹב”
Understanding ʻârôb reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
divers sorts of flies, swarm. - a mosquito (from its swarming) 1) swarm 1a) probable meaning from 'mixture' and 'incessa...
H6157
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
עָרֹב
Phoneticaw-robe'
Transliterationʻârôb
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
divers sorts of flies, swarm. - a mosquito (from its swarming) 1) swarm 1a) probable meaning from 'mixture' and 'incessant or involved motion'
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
7 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 8:24 | “And the Lord did so; and there came a grievous swarm of flies into the house of Pharaoh, and into his servants’ houses, and into all the land of Egypt: the land was corrupted by reason of the swarm of flies.” Word: עָרֹב (ʻârôb) | |
| Psalms 105:31 | “He spake, and there came divers sorts of flies, and lice in all their coasts.” Word: עָרֹב (ʻârôb) |