Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “אַרְכִּי”
Understanding ʼArkîy reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
patrial from another place (in Palestine) of similar name with אֶרֶךְ Archi, Archite. - § Archite or Archi = "lengthy" -...
H757
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
אַרְכִּי
Phoneticar-kee'
TransliterationʼArkîy
Grammar Code
N:N--LG
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
patrial from another place (in Palestine) of similar name with אֶרֶךְ Archi, Archite. - § Archite or Archi = "lengthy" - an Arkite or native of Erek 1) referring to the home city of Hushai
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
6 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua 16:2 | “And goeth out from Beth–el to Luz, and passeth along unto the borders of Archi to Ataroth,” Word: אַרְכִּי (ʼArkîy) | |
| 2 Samuel 17:5 | “Then said Absalom, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear likewise what he saith.” Word: אַרְכִּי (ʼArkîy) | |
| 1 Chronicles 27:33 | “And Ahithophel was the king’s counsellor: and Hushai the Archite was the king’s companion:” Word: אַרְכִּי (ʼArkîy) |