Lexicon Arvad: Arvad Original Word: אַרְוַד Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Arvad Probably from ruwd; a refuge for the roving; Arvad, an island-city of Palestine -- Arvad. see HEBREW ruwd 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. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root of an unused word meaning "to wander" or "to roam."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Arvad, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew Bible and does not have a direct Greek equivalent in the New Testament. Usage: Arvad is used as a proper noun in the Hebrew Bible to denote a city and its inhabitants. It appears in the context of genealogies and descriptions of ancient maritime powers. Context: Arvad is mentioned in the Bible as an ancient city located on an island off the coast of modern-day Syria. It is referenced in the genealogical records of the descendants of Noah, specifically in Genesis 10:18, where the Arvadites are listed among the descendants of Canaan. The city is also noted in Ezekiel 27:8 and 27:11, where it is described as a maritime power contributing skilled sailors and warriors to the commercial and military enterprises of Tyre, a prominent Phoenician city. Arvad was known for its strategic location and its role in the network of trade and cultural exchange in the ancient Near East. The city was fortified and had a reputation for its naval prowess, which is reflected in the biblical texts that highlight its contributions to the fleets of Tyre. Historically, Arvad was an important center of Phoenician civilization, and its influence extended across the Mediterranean region. 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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