The meaning of “עָרוּם”
Understanding ʻârûwm reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
passive participle of עָרַם crafty, prudent, subtil. - cunning (usually in a bad sense) 1) subtle, shrewd, crafty, sly, ...
עָרוּם
passive participle of עָרַם crafty, prudent, subtil. - cunning (usually in a bad sense) 1) subtle, shrewd, crafty, sly, sensible 1a) crafty 1b) shrewd, sensible, prudent
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 3:1 | “Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden?” Word: עָרוּם (ʻârûwm) | |
| Job 15:5 | “For thy mouth uttereth thine iniquity, and thou choosest the tongue of the crafty.” Word: עָרוּם (ʻârûwm) | |
| Proverbs 14:15 | “The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.” Word: עָרוּם (ʻârûwm) |
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