Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “אָרֹךְ”
Understanding ʼârôk reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
long. - long 1) long 1a) of time 1b) of God's wisdom (fig.)
H752
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
אָרֹךְ
Phoneticaw-roke'
Transliterationʼârôk
Grammar Code
H:A
Hebrew Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
long. - long 1) long 1a) of time 1b) of God's wisdom (fig.)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Samuel 3:1 | “Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David: but David waxed stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul waxed weaker and weaker.” Word: אָרֹךְ (ʼârôk) | |
| Job 11:9 | “The measure thereof is longer than the earth, and broader than the sea.” Word: אָרֹךְ (ʼârôk) | |
| Jeremiah 29:28 | “For therefore he sent unto us in Babylon, saying, This captivity is long: build ye houses, and dwell in them; and plant gardens, and eat the fruit of them.” Word: אָרֹךְ (ʼârôk) |
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