Berean Strong's Lexicon Arvad: Arvad Original Word: אַרְוָד Word Origin: Of foreign origin Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Arvad in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew context. Usage: Arvad refers to an island city located in the Mediterranean Sea, known in ancient times for its maritime prowess. It is mentioned in the Bible as a place whose inhabitants were skilled seafarers. Cultural and Historical Background: Arvad, known today as Ruad Island, is situated off the coast of modern-day Syria. In antiquity, it was a significant Phoenician city-state. The Arvadites, as its inhabitants were called, were renowned for their shipbuilding and navigation skills. The city was part of the broader Phoenician civilization, which was known for its trade networks and cultural influence across the Mediterranean region. Arvad's strategic location made it a vital maritime hub and a center of commerce and military activity. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a city of Phoenicia NASB Translation Arvad (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs אַרְוָד proper name, of a location city of Phenicia (Assyrian Aruada, etc. see COT Genesis 10:18 DlPa 281; ᵐ5 Ἀραδιοι; modern Ruâd) on an island near main land, northward from Tripolis, mentioned with Sidon Ezekiel 27:8 compare 11. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Arvad Probably from ruwd; a refuge for the roving; Arvad, an island-city of Palestine -- Arvad. see HEBREW ruwd Forms and Transliterations אַרְוַ֣ד ארוד וְאַרְוַ֔ד וארוד ’ar·waḏ ’arwaḏ arVad vearVad wə’arwaḏ wə·’ar·waḏLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezekiel 27:8 HEB: יֹשְׁבֵ֤י צִידוֹן֙ וְאַרְוַ֔ד הָי֥וּ שָׁטִ֖ים NAS: of Sidon and Arvad were your rowers; KJV: of Zidon and Arvad were thy mariners: INT: the inhabitants of Sidon and Arvad become were your rowers Ezekiel 27:11 2 Occurrences |
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