Berean Strong's Lexicon Arab: To mix, to pledge, to exchange, to become surety Original Word: עָרַב Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1453 (ἐγείρω, egeirō): To raise up, to awaken - G1458 (ἐγγυάομαι, engyáomai): To pledge, to give assurance Usage: The Hebrew verb עָרַב (ʿarab) primarily means "to mix" or "to mingle." It can also refer to the act of becoming a guarantor or surety for someone, indicating a pledge or exchange. This term is used in various contexts, including social, economic, and relational interactions, where mixing or pledging is involved. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of becoming a surety or guarantor was significant in social and economic transactions. It involved a person taking responsibility for another's debt or obligation, often seen as a noble act of trust and support within the community. The idea of mixing or mingling also reflects the interactions and relationships among different groups and individuals in biblical times. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom arab Definition a city in Pal. NASB Translation Arab (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֲרָב proper name, of a location city near Hebron Joshua 15:52 (ᵐ5 Ἐρεμ, ᵐ5L Ἐρεβ; according to Onomoasticon Ἐρεμινθα LagOn. 254, 2nd ed. 260 Ereb Id.119, 2nd ed.152, a village Heromith in Daroma; compare Di Surveyiii. 311). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Arab, a place in PalestineFrom 'arab; ambush; Arab, a place in Palestine -- Arab. see HEBREW 'arab Forms and Transliterations אֲרַ֥ב ארב ’ă·raḇ ’ăraḇ aRavLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joshua 15:52 HEB: אֲרַ֥ב וְרוּמָ֖ה וְאֶשְׁעָֽן׃ NAS: Arab and Dumah and Eshan, KJV: Arab, and Dumah, and Eshean, INT: Arab and Dumah and Eshan |