Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “אַרְבַּע”
Understanding ʼArbaʻ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
the same as אַרְבַּע Arba. - § Arba = "fourth" - Arba, one of the Anakim 1) the father of Anak and the greatest of the g...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
אַרְבַּע
Phoneticar-bah'
TransliterationʼArbaʻ
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
the same as אַרְבַּע Arba. - § Arba = "fourth" - Arba, one of the Anakim 1) the father of Anak and the greatest of the giants (Anakim) 2) see קִרְיַת אַרְבַּע if translated "city of Arba"
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua 15:13 | “And unto Caleb the son of Jephunneh he gave a part among the children of Judah, according to the commandment of the Lord to Joshua, even the city of Arba the father of Anak, which city is Hebron.” Word: אַרְבַּע (ʼArbaʻ) | |
| Joshua 21:11 | “And they gave them the city of Arba the father of Anak, which city is Hebron, in the hill country of Judah, with the suburbs thereof round about it.” Word: אַרְבַּע (ʼArbaʻ) |