Hebrew Word Study

The meaning of “אֶרֶב”

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

Definition

den, lie in wait. - ambuscade 1) a lying-in-wait 2) covert, lair, den

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H695

Hebrew Text

Strong's Concordance

אֶרֶב

Phoneticeh'-reb

Transliterationʼereb

Grammar Code

H:N-M

Hebrew Noun, Masculine

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

den, lie in wait. - ambuscade 1) a lying-in-wait 2) covert, lair, den

Scripture References

2 total references

Reference	Text
Job 37:8	“Then the beasts go into dens, and remain in their places.” Word: אֶרֶב (ʼereb)
Job 38:40	“When they couch in their dens, and abide in the covert to lie in wait?” Word: אֶרֶב (ʼereb)

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