717. arah
Strong's Lexicon
arah: To uncover, to expose, to bare

Original Word: אָרָה
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: arah
Pronunciation: ah-RAH
Phonetic Spelling: (aw-raw')
Definition: To uncover, to expose, to bare
Meaning: to pluck

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G601 (apokalypto): To uncover, reveal

- G1562 (ekduo): To strip off, to take off

Usage: The Hebrew verb "arah" primarily means to uncover or expose. It is often used in contexts where something hidden is revealed or laid bare. This can refer to physical uncovering, such as removing a covering from an object, or metaphorical exposure, such as revealing intentions or plans.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the act of uncovering or exposing was significant both in literal and metaphorical senses. Clothing and coverings were important for modesty and protection, so uncovering could imply vulnerability or shame. Metaphorically, uncovering could relate to revealing truth or intentions, which was crucial in a society that valued honesty and integrity.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to gather, pluck
NASB Translation
gathered (1), pick (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
I. [אָרָה] verb pluck, gather (Ethiopic ) —

Qal Perfect1singular אָרִיתִי Songs 5:1; 3plural suffix וְאָרוּהָ Psalm 80:13 pluck (grapes from) vine Psalm 80:13, myrrh Songs 5:1.

ארה (√ of following; Biblical Hebrew ארה, אַרְיֵה).



Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
gather, pluck

A primitive root; to pluck -- gather, pluck.

Forms and Transliterations
אָרִ֤יתִי אריתי וְ֝אָר֗וּהָ וארוה ’ā·rî·ṯî ’ārîṯî aRiti veaRuha wə’ārūhā wə·’ā·rū·hā
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Englishman's Concordance
Psalm 80:12
HEB: פָּרַ֣צְתָּ גְדֵרֶ֑יהָ וְ֝אָר֗וּהָ כָּל־ עֹ֥בְרֵי
NAS: who pass [that] way pick its [fruit]?
KJV: by the way do pluck her?
INT: broken hedges pick all pass

Songs 5:1
HEB: אֲחֹתִ֣י כַלָּה֒ אָרִ֤יתִי מוֹרִי֙ עִם־
NAS: [my] bride; I have gathered my myrrh
KJV: [my] spouse: I have gathered my myrrh
INT: my sister bride have gathered my myrrh along

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 717
2 Occurrences


’ā·rî·ṯî — 1 Occ.
wə·’ā·rū·hā — 1 Occ.















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