Lexicon aru: To curse, to imprecate Original Word: אֲרוּ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance behold,lo (Aramaic) probably akin to 'aluw; lo! -- behold,lo. see HEBREW 'aluw NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) of uncertain derivation Definition lo! NASB Translation behold (5). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֲרוּ interjection lo (of uncertain derivation: only Biblical Aramaic (? Nabataean, see CISii. 186); אֲלוּ, and Late Hebrew הֲרֵי see! Here! Ab Daniel 3:4 and elsewhere, are perhaps allied), וַאֲרוּ Daniel 7:2 חָוֵי הֲוֵית ֗֗֗ וַאֲרוּ, Daniel 7:5; Daniel 7:6; Daniel 7:7; Daniel 7:13, always in description of a vision (compare אֲלוּ). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: This word is of Aramaic origin, used in the context of the Aramaic portions of the Old Testament.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry is Strong's G2400, ἰδού (idou), which also means "behold" or "lo." This Greek term is used in the New Testament to draw attention to significant events or teachings, similar to the function of "אֲרוּ" in the Aramaic portions of the Old Testament. Usage: The term is used in the Aramaic sections of the Old Testament, particularly in the books of Daniel and Ezra, to emphasize or highlight a statement or event. Context: The Aramaic word "אֲרוּ" appears in the context of the exilic and post-exilic periods of Israel's history, where Aramaic was commonly spoken. It is used as an interjection to call attention to a particular event or statement, often preceding a significant revelation or declaration. In the book of Daniel, for example, it is used to introduce visions or important announcements. The use of "אֲרוּ" serves to engage the reader or listener, ensuring that the following message is received with the intended gravity and importance. This word is part of the broader Semitic linguistic tradition, where similar interjections are used to convey urgency or importance. Forms and Transliterations וַאֲר֗וּ וַאֲר֣וּ וַאֲר֤וּ וַאֲרוּ֙ וארו vaaRu wa’ărū wa·’ă·rūLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 7:2 HEB: עִם־ לֵֽילְיָ֑א וַאֲר֗וּ אַרְבַּע֙ רוּחֵ֣י NAS: by night, and behold, the four KJV: by night, and, behold, the four winds INT: by night and behold the four winds Daniel 7:5 Daniel 7:6 Daniel 7:7 Daniel 7:13 5 Occurrences |
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