698. orbah

Lexicon

orbah: Pledge, Surety

Original Word: אָרָבה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: orobah
Pronunciation: o-re-VAH
Phonetic Spelling: (or-ob-aw')
Definition: Pledge, Surety
Meaning: ambuscades

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

spoils

Feminine of 'oreb (only in the plural); ambuscades -- spoils.

see HEBREW 'oreb

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from arab
Definition
an artifice
NASB Translation
trickery (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[אָרְבָּה noun feminine artifice, plural construct אָרְבוֺת ידיו Isaiah 25:11 (literally tricks of his hands).

Topical Lexicon

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

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1911 (ἐπιτίθημι, epitithēmi): While not a direct equivalent, this Greek term can relate to the concept of laying upon or placing strategically, which can be associated with the idea of setting an ambush or preparing for an attack. It is used in various contexts in the New Testament, often with a focus on intentional action or placement.

In summary, the Hebrew word אָרָבה (aravah) encapsulates the tactical use of ambushes in biblical warfare, highlighting both the strategic and metaphorical significance of this practice in the biblical narrative.

Usage: The word אָרָבה is used in the context of military strategy and warfare, particularly in the Old Testament, to describe situations where forces lie in ambush to surprise and attack an enemy.

Context: • The concept of ambush is a recurring theme in the Old Testament, reflecting the military strategies employed by ancient Israel and its neighbors. The use of ambushes is depicted in various narratives, illustrating both divine guidance and human cunning.
• In the context of biblical warfare, ambushes were often employed to gain a tactical advantage over a more powerful or unsuspecting enemy. This tactic is seen in several key biblical battles, where the element of surprise was crucial for victory.
• The use of ambushes is not only a reflection of military strategy but also serves as a metaphor for spiritual vigilance and the need to be prepared for unexpected challenges. The Bible often uses military imagery to convey spiritual truths, and the concept of ambush is no exception.
• The term אָרָבה is closely related to the idea of lying in wait, which can also have negative connotations, such as deceit or treachery. However, in the biblical context, it is often portrayed as a legitimate and necessary tactic in warfare.

Forms and Transliterations

אָרְבּ֥וֹת ארבות ’ā·rə·bō·wṯ ’ārəbōwṯ areBot

Englishman's Concordance

Isaiah 25:11
HEB: גַּֽאֲוָת֔וֹ עִ֖ם אָרְבּ֥וֹת יָדָֽיו׃
NAS: together with the trickery of his hands.
KJV: their pride together with the spoils of their hands.
INT: his pride together the trickery of his hands

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 698
1 Occurrence

’ā·rə·bō·wṯ — 1 Occ.