Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “אֹרְחָה”
Understanding ʼôrᵉchâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
feminine active participle of אָרַח (travelling) company. - a caravan 1) caravan, travelling company
H736
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
אֹרְחָה
Phonetico-rekh-aw'
Transliterationʼôrᵉchâh
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
feminine active participle of אָרַח (travelling) company. - a caravan 1) caravan, travelling company
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 37:25 | “And they sat down to eat bread: and they lifted up their eyes and looked, and, behold, a company of Ishmeelites came from Gilead with their camels bearing spicery and balm and myrrh, going to carry it down to Egypt.” Word: אֹרְחָה (ʼôrᵉchâh) | |
| Isaiah 21:13 | “The burden upon Arabia. In the forest in Arabia shall ye lodge, O ye travelling companies of Dedanim.” Word: אֹרְחָה (ʼôrᵉchâh) |