696. oreb

Lexicon

oreb: Raven

Original Word: אֹרֶב
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: oreb
Pronunciation: o-rayv'
Phonetic Spelling: (o'-reb)
Definition: Raven
Meaning: ambuscade

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

wait

The same as 'ereb -- wait.

see HEBREW 'ereb

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from arab
Definition
an ambuscade
NASB Translation
ambush (1), plotting (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[אֹ֫רֶב] noun [masculine] ambuscade only figurative —

a. יָשִׂים אָרְבּוֺ Jeremiah 9:7 i.e. he planneth treachery.

b. אָרְבָּם their intrigue Hosea 7:6 compare Now^p.126.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root אָרַב (arab), which means "to lie in wait" or "to ambush."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for the Hebrew term אֹרֶב, the concept of ambush or lying in wait can be related to Greek terms such as ἐνέδρα (enedra), which also conveys the idea of a trap or ambush. However, specific Strong's Greek numbers are not directly associated with this Hebrew term.

Usage: The word אֹרֶב is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe situations where individuals or groups lie in wait to attack or capture others by surprise. It is typically associated with stealth and cunning in warfare or conflict.

Context: The term אֹרֶב (orev) appears in several passages within the Hebrew Scriptures, illustrating the tactical use of ambush in ancient warfare. For instance, in Joshua 8:2, the Israelites are instructed to set an ambush against the city of Ai: "And you shall do to Ai and its king as you did to Jericho and its king, except that you may carry off their plunder and livestock for yourselves. Set an ambush behind the city." This strategic maneuver was a common military tactic used to surprise and overpower an enemy.

In Judges 9:25, the men of Shechem set ambushes against Abimelech: "The leaders of Shechem set an ambush against him on the hilltops, and they robbed everyone who passed by them on the road. So it was reported to Abimelech." This passage highlights the use of ambush not only in warfare but also in acts of robbery and rebellion.

The concept of ambush is also metaphorically applied in the Psalms to describe the wicked lying in wait to harm the innocent, as seen in Psalm 10:9: "He lies in wait like a lion in a thicket; he lurks to seize the oppressed; he catches the oppressed when he draws him into his net."

The use of ambush in the biblical narrative underscores themes of cunning, surprise, and the moral implications of deceit and treachery. It serves as a reminder of the ever-present dangers faced by individuals and communities in the ancient world, as well as the need for vigilance and divine protection.

Forms and Transliterations

אָרְבּֽוֹ׃ ארבו׃ ’ā·rə·bōw ’ārəbōw areBo

Englishman's Concordance

Jeremiah 9:8
HEB: וּבְקִרְבּ֖וֹ יָשִׂ֥ים אָרְבּֽוֹ׃
NAS: he sets an ambush for him.
KJV: but in heart he layeth his wait.
INT: inwardly sets an ambush

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 696
1 Occurrence

’ā·rə·bōw — 1 Occ.