6178. aruts
Lexicon
aruts: Fearful, dreadful, terrifying

Original Word: עָרוּץ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: `aruwts
Pronunciation: ah-ROOTS
Phonetic Spelling: (aw-roots')
Definition: Fearful, dreadful, terrifying
Meaning: feared, a horrible place, chasm

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
cliffs

Passive participle of arats; feared, i.e. (concretely) a horrible place or chasm -- cliffs.

see HEBREW arats

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from arats
Definition
dreadful
NASB Translation
dreadful (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
[עָרוּץ] adjective dreadful (properly Passive participle) construct בַּעֲרוּץ נְחָלִים Job 30:6 in the (most) dreadful of ravines.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the root עָרַץ (ʿāraṣ), which means to tremble, dread, or be terrified.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance that matches the specific nuances of עָרוּץ (ʿārûṣ). However, Greek terms that convey fear or dread, such as φόβος (phobos • Strong's Greek 5401), may capture similar thematic elements in the context of fear and reverence.

Usage: The word עָרוּץ (ʿārûṣ) appears in the Hebrew Bible to describe situations or places that evoke fear or are considered dreadful. It is used in contexts that highlight the formidable or terrifying nature of a place or experience.

Context: The Hebrew term עָרוּץ (ʿārûṣ) is a descriptive word that conveys a sense of fear or dread. It is often used in the context of describing a place or situation that is formidable or awe-inspiring. The root עָרַץ (ʿāraṣ) from which it is derived, carries the connotation of trembling or being terrified, suggesting that עָרוּץ (ʿārûṣ) is not merely about physical danger but also about the emotional and psychological impact of encountering something overwhelming.

In the Hebrew Bible, עָרוּץ (ʿārûṣ) is used to describe places that are considered dangerous or fearsome, such as deep chasms or treacherous terrains. These locations are often depicted as being beyond human control, invoking a sense of the sublime or the terrifying power of nature. The term can also be used metaphorically to describe situations that are daunting or overwhelming, emphasizing the emotional response of fear or reverence.

The usage of עָרוּץ (ʿārûṣ) in the biblical text serves to remind the reader of the power and majesty of God, who is often depicted as being in control of these fearsome places. It underscores the idea that what is terrifying to humans is under the dominion of the divine, thus encouraging trust and reverence towards God.

Forms and Transliterations
בַּעֲר֣וּץ בערוץ ba‘ărūṣ ba·‘ă·rūṣ baaRutz
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Englishman's Concordance
Job 30:6
HEB: בַּעֲר֣וּץ נְחָלִ֣ים לִשְׁכֹּ֑ן
NAS: So that they dwell in dreadful valleys,
KJV: To dwell in the clifts of the valleys,
INT: dreadful valleys dwell

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Strong's Hebrew 6178
1 Occurrence


ba·‘ă·rūṣ — 1 Occ.















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