Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “אֲתָרִים”
Understanding ʼĂthârîym reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
plural from an unused root (probably meaning to step); places spies. b - Atharim, a place near Palestine 1) meaning unce...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
אֲתָרִים
Phoneticath-aw-reem'
TransliterationʼĂthârîym
Grammar Code
N:N--L
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
plural from an unused root (probably meaning to step); places spies. b - Atharim, a place near Palestine 1) meaning uncertain-perhaps mountain pass or caravan route
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Numbers 21:1 | “And when king Arad the Canaanite, which dwelt in the south, heard tell that Israel came by the way of the spies; then he fought against Israel, and took some of them prisoners.” Word: אֲתָרִים (ʼĂthârîym) |