701. Arbi

Lexicon

Arbi: Of Arba

Original Word: אַרְבִּי
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: Arbiy
Pronunciation: ar-bee'
Phonetic Spelling: (ar-bee')
Definition: Of Arba
Meaning: an Arbite

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Arbite

Patrial from 'Arab; an Arbite or native of Arab -- Arbite.

see HEBREW 'Arab

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of uncertain derivation
Definition
a native of Arab
NASB Translation
Arbite (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

אַרְבִּי adjective, of a people ׳הָא 2 Samuel 23:35 (but compare Dr).

Topical Lexicon

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

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the Hebrew term "Arbite" as it is a specific proper noun related to a geographical location in ancient Israel. However, Greek terms related to regions or inhabitants might include similar concepts of regional identification.

Usage: The term "Arbite" is used as a proper noun to denote a person from Arabah. It appears in the context of identifying individuals by their place of origin.

Context: • The term "Arbite" is specifically used in the Old Testament to refer to a person from Arabah. Arabah is a geographical region mentioned in the Bible, often associated with the Jordan Valley or the desert area south of the Dead Sea. The term is used to identify individuals by their regional origin, which was a common practice in ancient times to denote lineage or tribal affiliation.
• In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is found in 2 Samuel 23:35, where it is used to describe one of David's mighty warriors: "Hezro the Carmelite, Paarai the Arbite." This passage is part of a list of David's elite warriors, known for their bravery and loyalty. The mention of "Arbite" here serves to highlight the diverse backgrounds of those who served under King David, emphasizing the unity and strength of his reign.
• The use of regional identifiers like "Arbite" in the Bible underscores the importance of geographical and tribal affiliations in the social and political structures of ancient Israel. It also reflects the historical context in which these texts were written, where such identifiers were crucial for understanding one's heritage and social standing.

Forms and Transliterations

הָאַרְבִּֽי׃ הארבי׃ hā’arbî hā·’ar·bî haarBi

Englishman's Concordance

2 Samuel 23:35
HEB: הַֽכַּרְמְלִ֔י פַּעֲרַ֖י הָאַרְבִּֽי׃ ס
NAS: the Carmelite, Paarai the Arbite,
KJV: the Carmelite, Paarai the Arbite,
INT: the Carmelite Paarai the Arbite

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 701
1 Occurrence

hā·’ar·bî — 1 Occ.