Strong's Lexicon arob: Swarm, swarm of flies Original Word: עָרֹב Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to "swarm" or "mix" Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance for "arob," as it is a specific Hebrew term related to the plagues of Egypt. However, the concept of plagues and divine judgment can be found in the Greek New Testament, such as in the Book of Revelation. Usage: The term "arob" is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a swarm, specifically a swarm of flies. It is most notably associated with the fourth plague that God sent upon Egypt as described in the Book of Exodus. The swarm of flies was a divine judgment against Pharaoh and the Egyptians, demonstrating God's power and sovereignty. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Egypt, flies were not only a nuisance but also a symbol of decay and corruption. The presence of swarms of flies would have been seen as a severe disruption to daily life, affecting health, food supplies, and overall cleanliness. The plagues, including the swarm of flies, were direct challenges to the Egyptian pantheon and Pharaoh's supposed divine status, showcasing the God of Israel's supremacy over the gods of Egypt. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as ereb Definition probably a swarm NASB Translation swarm of flies (1), swarms (7), swarms of flies (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs עָרֹב9 noun masculineEx 8:20 probably swarm (mixture, from incessant, involved motion; LagBN 112 doubts); — of plague of stinging flies, coming in a swarm (see DiEx) Exodus 8:17 (twice in verse) + 5 t. 8(J), Psalm 78:45; Psalm 105:31. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance divers sorts of flies, swarm From arab; a mosquito (from its swarming) -- divers sorts of flies, swarm. see HEBREW arab Forms and Transliterations הֶ֣עָרֹ֔ב הֶעָרֹ֑ב הֶעָרֹ֔ב הֶעָרֹ֗ב הֶעָרֹֽב׃ הערב הערב׃ עָ֭רֹב עָרֹ֑ב עָרֹ֣ב ערב ‘ā·rōḇ ‘ārōḇ aRo he‘ārōḇ he·‘ā·rōḇ heaRoLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 8:21 HEB: וּבְבָתֶּ֖יךָ אֶת־ הֶעָרֹ֑ב וּמָ֨לְא֜וּ בָּתֵּ֤י NAS: I will send swarms of insects on you and on your servants KJV: behold, I will send swarms [of flies] upon thee, and upon thy servants, INT: your people your houses swarms will be full and the houses Exodus 8:21 Exodus 8:22 Exodus 8:24 Exodus 8:24 Exodus 8:29 Exodus 8:31 Psalm 78:45 Psalm 105:31 9 Occurrences |
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