Lexicon araz: To gather, to collect, to store Original Word: אָרַז Strong's Exhaustive Concordance made of cedar A primitive root; to be firm; used only in the passive participle as a denominative from 'erez; of cedar -- made of cedar. see HEBREW 'erez NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originsee aruz. Brown-Driver-Briggs ארז (compare Arabic  be firm, also withdraw, retreat). [אָרוּז] adjective firm, strong (compare Arabic Topical Lexicon Word Origin: This word is of uncertain derivation.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent for cedar is κέδρος (kedros), which is Strong's Greek Number 2768. This term is used in the Septuagint and the New Testament to refer to the cedar tree, maintaining the symbolic and practical connotations found in the Hebrew texts. Usage: The word אָרַז is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote the cedar tree, often symbolizing strength, majesty, and beauty. It is frequently mentioned in contexts related to construction, particularly in the building of temples and palaces, due to its desirable qualities. Context: The cedar tree, represented by the Hebrew word אָרַז, holds significant symbolic and practical importance in the biblical narrative. Cedars of Lebanon, in particular, were renowned for their height, strength, and the quality of their wood. These trees were highly valued in ancient times for construction purposes, especially in the building of significant structures such as the Temple of Solomon. The wood's resistance to decay and its pleasant fragrance made it an ideal choice for sacred and royal buildings. In biblical literature, the cedar often symbolizes grandeur and might, as seen in passages that compare the righteous to the flourishing of a cedar (e.g., Psalm 92:12). The cedar's prominence in biblical texts underscores its cultural and economic importance in the ancient Near East. Forms and Transliterations אֲרָזִֽים׃ ארזים׃ בָּאֲרָזִֽים׃ בארזים׃ הָֽאֲרָזִ֔ים הארזים וַאֲרֻזִ֖ים וארזים ’ă·rā·zîm ’ărāzîm araZim bā’ărāzîm bā·’ă·rā·zîm baaraZim hā’ărāzîm hā·’ă·rā·zîm haaraZim vaaruZim wa’ăruzîm wa·’ă·ru·zîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Kings 6:9 HEB: גֵּבִ֔ים וּשְׂדֵרֹ֖ת בָּאֲרָזִֽים׃ INT: beams and planks made of cedar 1 Chronicles 17:1 1 Chronicles 17:6 Ezekiel 27:24 4 Occurrences |
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