Hebrew Word Study

The meaning of “עָרַק”

Understanding ʻâraq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

fleeing, sinew. - to gnaw, i.e. (figuratively) eat (by hyberbole) - also (participle) a pain 1) (Qal) to gnaw, chew

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H6207

Hebrew Text

Strong's Concordance

עָרַק

Phoneticaw-rak'

Transliterationʻâraq

Grammar Code

H:V

Hebrew Verb

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

fleeing, sinew. - to gnaw, i.e. (figuratively) eat (by hyberbole) - also (participle) a pain 1) (Qal) to gnaw, chew

Scripture References

2 total references

Reference	Text
Job 30:3	“For want and famine they were solitary; fleeing into the wilderness in former time desolate and waste.” Word: עָרַק (ʻâraq)
Job 30:17	“My bones are pierced in me in the night season: and my sinews take no rest.” Word: עָרַק (ʻâraq)

Total Occurrences

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