Strong's Lexicon Ar: Ar Original Word: עָר Word Origin: Derived from a root word meaning "to be awake" or "to be watchful." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the city of Ar, as it is a specific location in the Hebrew Bible. However, the Greek term for Moab (Μωάβ) can be found in the Septuagint and the New Testament. Usage: The term "Ar" refers to a city located in the region of Moab. It is mentioned in the context of the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land. The city of Ar is significant as a geographical marker and a point of reference in the biblical narrative. Cultural and Historical Background: Ar was a city in ancient Moab, a region east of the Dead Sea. Moab was often in conflict with Israel, yet it also had familial ties through Lot, Abraham's nephew. The city of Ar, being part of Moab, was situated in a region known for its rugged terrain and strategic location. Moab's history with Israel is complex, involving both hostility and kinship. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a place in Moab NASB Translation Ar (6). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. עָר proper name, of a location in Moab, south of Arnon (Ηρ Numbers 21:15, elsewhere chiefly Αροηρ); — ׳ע Numbers 21:15; Deuteronomy 2:9,18,29; עָר מוֺאָד Numbers 21:28; Isaiah 15:1; — usually interpreted as capital city (עָר = עִיר) of Moab (DHMZMG xxxvii (1883), 398 compare Sabean ער fortified height, compare MordtmHim. Inschr. 29 HalÉt. Sab. 159 so Arabic  , dialect of Yemen); BuhlGeogr.269 f. thinks name of district South of Arnon. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ar, a place in MoabThe same as iyr; a city; Ar, a place in Moab -- Ar. see HEBREW iyr Forms and Transliterations בְּעָ֑ר בער עָ֑ר עָ֖ר עָ֣ר עָ֤ר עָֽר׃ ער ער׃ ‘ār Ar bə‘ār bə·‘ār beArLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 21:15 HEB: נָטָ֖ה לְשֶׁ֣בֶת עָ֑ר וְנִשְׁעַ֖ן לִגְב֥וּל NAS: to the site of Ar, And leans KJV: to the dwelling of Ar, and lieth INT: extends to the dwelling of Ar and leans to the border Numbers 21:28 Deuteronomy 2:9 Deuteronomy 2:18 Deuteronomy 2:29 Isaiah 15:1 6 Occurrences |
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