The meaning of “אֲרְיוֹךְ”
Understanding ʼĂryôwk reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of foreign origin Arioch. - § Arioch = "lion-like" - Arjok, the name of two Babylonians 1) the ancient king of Ellasar, ...
אֲרְיוֹךְ
of foreign origin Arioch. - § Arioch = "lion-like" - Arjok, the name of two Babylonians 1) the ancient king of Ellasar, ally of Chedorlaomer 2) the chief of the executioners for Nebuchadnezzar
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 14:9 | “With Chedorlaomer the king of Elam, and with Tidal king of nations, and Amraphel king of Shinar, and Arioch king of Ellasar; four kings with five.” Word: אֲרְיוֹךְ (ʼĂryôwk) | |
| Daniel 2:24 | “Therefore Daniel went in unto Arioch, whom the king had ordained to destroy the wise men of Babylon: he went and said thus unto him; Destroy not the wise men of Babylon: bring me in before the king, and I will shew unto the king the interpretation.” Word: אֲרְיוֹךְ (ʼĂryôwk) |