Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “עֲרָבוֹן”
Understanding ʻărâbôwn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
pledge. - a pawn (given as security) 1) pledge, security
H6162
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
עֲרָבוֹן
Phoneticar-aw-bone'
Transliterationʻărâbôwn
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
pledge. - a pawn (given as security) 1) pledge, security
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 38:17 | “And he said, I will send thee a kid from the flock. And she said, Wilt thou give me a pledge, till thou send it?” Word: עֲרָבוֹן (ʻărâbôwn) | |
| Genesis 38:18 | “And he said, What pledge shall I give thee? And she said, Thy signet, and thy bracelets, and thy staff that is in thine hand. And he gave it her, and came in unto her, and she conceived by him.” Word: עֲרָבוֹן (ʻărâbôwn) | |
| Genesis 38:20 | “And Judah sent the kid by the hand of his friend the Adullamite, to receive his pledge from the woman’s hand: but he found her not.” Word: עֲרָבוֹן (ʻărâbôwn) |
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