Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “אֶרֶג”
Understanding ʼereg reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
beam, weaver's shuttle. - a weaving - a braid - also a shuttle 1) loom, shuttle
H708
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
אֶרֶג
Phoneticeh'-reg
Transliterationʼereg
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
beam, weaver's shuttle. - a weaving - a braid - also a shuttle 1) loom, shuttle
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Judges 16:14 | “And she fastened it with the pin, and said unto him, The Philistines be upon thee, Samson. And he awaked out of his sleep, and went away with the pin of the beam, and with the web.” Word: אֶרֶג (ʼereg) | |
| Job 7:6 | “My days are swifter than a weaver’s shuttle, and are spent without hope.” Word: אֶרֶג (ʼereg) |