The meaning of “אֲרֻחָה”
Understanding ʼăruchâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
feminine passive participle of אָרַח (in the sense of appointing) allowance, diet, dinner, victuals. - a ration of food ...
אֲרֻחָה
feminine passive participle of אָרַח (in the sense of appointing) allowance, diet, dinner, victuals. - a ration of food 1) meal, allowance, ration 1a) food 1b) diet
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Kings 25:30 | “And his allowance was a continual allowance given him of the king, a daily rate for every day, all the days of his life. ” Word: אֲרֻחָה (ʼăruchâh) | |
| Proverbs 15:17 | “Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.” Word: אֲרֻחָה (ʼăruchâh) | |
| Jeremiah 40:5 | “Now while he was not yet gone back, he said, Go back also to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam the son of Shaphan, whom the king of Babylon hath made governor over the cities of Judah, and dwell with him among the people: or go wheresoever it seemeth convenient unto thee to go. So the captain of the guard gave him victuals and a reward, and let him go.” Word: אֲרֻחָה (ʼăruchâh) | |
| Jeremiah 52:34 | “And for his diet, there was a continual diet given him of the king of Babylon, every day a portion until the day of his death, all the days of his life. ” Word: אֲרֻחָה (ʼăruchâh) |