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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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
ReferenceText
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)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
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Joshua
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