The meaning of “אָרַשׂ”
Understanding ʼâras reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
betroth, espouse. - to engage for matrimony 1) to betroth, engage 1a) (Piel) to betroth (man or woman) 1b) (Pual) to be ...
אָרַשׂ
betroth, espouse. - to engage for matrimony 1) to betroth, engage 1a) (Piel) to betroth (man or woman) 1b) (Pual) to be betrothed
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 22:16 | “And if a man entice a maid that is not betrothed, and lie with her, he shall surely endow her to be his wife.” Word: אָרַשׂ (ʼâras) | |
| Deuteronomy 22:27 | “For he found her in the field, and the betrothed damsel cried, and there was none to save her.” Word: אָרַשׂ (ʼâras) | |
| 2 Samuel 3:14 | “And David sent messengers to Ish–bosheth Saul’s son, saying, Deliver me my wife Michal, which I espoused to me for an hundred foreskins of the Philistines.” Word: אָרַשׂ (ʼâras) | |
| Hosea 2:20 | “I will even betroth thee unto me in faithfulness: and thou shalt know the Lord.” Word: אָרַשׂ (ʼâras) |
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