690. Araps

Lexicon

Araps: Arab

Original Word: Ἄραψ
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Araps
Pronunciation: AH-raps
Phonetic Spelling: (ar'-aps)
Definition: Arab
Meaning: an Arabian.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Arabian.

From Arabia; an Arab or native of Arabia -- Arabian.

see GREEK Arabia

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 690: Ἄραψ

Ἄραψ, ἄραβος, ὁ, an Arabian: Acts 2:11.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek term for "Arab," which is related to the Semitic root ʿ-r-b, meaning "to mix" or "to mingle," often referring to the nomadic tribes of the Arabian Peninsula.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek term Ἄραψ corresponds to the Hebrew term עֲרָבִי (H6154), which is used in the Old Testament to refer to the people of Arabia. This term appears in various contexts, often describing the nomadic tribes and their interactions with Israel and other nations.

Usage: The term Ἄραψ is used in the New Testament to refer to individuals from the Arabian Peninsula. It is a descriptor of ethnic or regional origin.

Context: The term Ἄραψ appears in the New Testament context to denote individuals from the Arabian region. Arabia, during the biblical era, was a vast area encompassing parts of the modern-day Middle East, including the Arabian Peninsula. The people of this region were often nomadic, known for their trade and interactions with surrounding nations.

In the New Testament, the mention of Arabs is found in the context of the Day of Pentecost in Acts 2:11, where it is noted that Arabs were among the diverse group of people who heard the apostles speaking in their own languages: "both Jews and converts to Judaism; Cretans and Arabs—we hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues!" (BSB). This highlights the widespread reach of the early Christian message and the diverse audience present in Jerusalem at the time.

The presence of Arabs in the biblical narrative underscores the interconnectedness of the ancient world and the spread of the Gospel message beyond the Jewish community to include Gentiles from various regions. The term reflects the historical and cultural interactions between the Jewish people and their Arab neighbors.

Forms and Transliterations

Αραβες Ἄραβες Arabes Árabes

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 2:11 N-NMP
GRK: Κρῆτες καὶ Ἄραβες ἀκούομεν λαλούντων
NAS: Cretans and Arabs-- we hear
KJV: Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them
INT: Cretans and Arabians we hear speaking

Strong's Greek 690
1 Occurrence

Ἄραβες — 1 Occ.