The meaning of “עֹרֵב”
Understanding ʻÔrêb reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or עוֹרֵב ʻÔwrêb (o-rabe'); the same as עֹרֵב Oreb. - § Oreb = "raven" - Oreb, the name of a Midianite and of the cliff ...
עֹרֵב
or עוֹרֵב ʻÔwrêb (o-rabe'); the same as עֹרֵב Oreb. - § Oreb = "raven" - Oreb, the name of a Midianite and of the cliff near the Jordan n pr m 1) one of the chieftains of the Midianite army defeated by Gideon n pr loc 2) a rock east of the Jordan where Oreb and part of his army fell to the Ephraimites
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Judges 7:25 | “And they took two princes of the Midianites, Oreb and Zeeb; and they slew Oreb upon the rock Oreb, and Zeeb they slew at the winepress of Zeeb, and pursued Midian, and brought the heads of Oreb and Zeeb to Gideon on the other side Jordan. ” Word: עֹרֵב (ʻÔrêb) | |
| Judges 8:3 | “God hath delivered into your hands the princes of Midian, Oreb and Zeeb: and what was I able to do in comparison of you? Then their anger was abated toward him, when he had said that.” Word: עֹרֵב (ʻÔrêb) | |
| Psalms 83:11 | “Make their nobles like Oreb, and like Zeeb: yea, all their princes as Zebah, and as Zalmunna:” Word: עֹרֵב (ʻÔrêb) | |
| Isaiah 10:26 | “And the Lord of hosts shall stir up a scourge for him according to the slaughter of Midian at the rock of Oreb: and as his rod was upon the sea, so shall he lift it up after the manner of Egypt.” Word: עֹרֵב (ʻÔrêb) |