Strong's Lexicon Ariel: Ariel Original Word: אֲרִיאֵל Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew words אֲרִי (ari, meaning "lion") and אֵל (el, meaning "God" or "mighty"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance for "Ariel," as it is a Hebrew proper noun. However, the concept of a "lion" is represented by the Greek word λέων (leon, Strong's G3023). Usage: The term "Ariel" is used in the Hebrew Bible with multiple meanings. Primarily, it is understood as "lion of God" or "heroic." It is used to refer to a person, a symbolic name for Jerusalem, and possibly an altar hearth. The name suggests strength, courage, and divine association. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the lion was a symbol of strength, power, and majesty, often associated with royalty and divine protection. The use of "Ariel" as a name for Jerusalem in Isaiah 29:1-2 reflects the city's significance as a center of worship and its perceived invincibility due to God's presence. The term may also have cultic connotations, possibly referring to the altar hearth in the temple, symbolizing the place where sacrifices were made to God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ari and el Definition "lioness of El," an Isr. name, also a man of Moab NASB Translation Ariel (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֲרִיאֵל 1. proper name, feminine (probably, see Ew) Ariel (lioness of El) name applied to Jerusalem Isaiah 29:1,2(twice in verse); Isaiah 29:7 (so Ges Ew Che Di and others; Tagum De Brd Or and others say hearth of El, compare אֲרִאֵיל). 2. proper name, masculine a chief man among returning exiles Ezra 8:16. 3 אֲרִאֵל מוֺאָב 2 Samuel 23:20 = ׳אֲרִיאֵל מ 1 Chronicles 11:26 taken by ᵐ5 RV DrSm and others as proper name, masculine, read two sons of Ariel of Moab; RSSemitic i. 469 compare אראל MI12, altar-hearth (so Sm & So, and DrSm xci, see below אֲרִיאֵיל) and translation מוֺאָב ׳א altar-hearths of Moab. 4 Ezekiel 43:15 & Qr Ezekiel 43:15; Ezekiel 43:16 see below אֲרִיאֵיל. **DuIs 29:1 (q. v.) makes 1 = אֲרִיאֵיל, from אָרָה + ל afformative, hearth (not + אֵל hearth of El). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance lion of God, lion-like men Or (arilel {ar-ee-ale'}; from 'ariy and 'el; lion of God; i.e. Heroic -- lionlike men. see HEBREW 'ariy see HEBREW 'el Forms and Transliterations אֲרִאֵל֙ אֲרִיאֵל֙ אראל אריאל ’ă·ri·’êl ’ă·rî·’êl ’ări’êl ’ărî’êl ariElLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 23:20 HEB: אֵ֣ת שְׁנֵ֤י אֲרִאֵל֙ מוֹאָ֔ב וְ֠הוּא NAS: the two [sons of] Ariel of Moab. KJV: two lionlike men of Moab: INT: killed the two Ariel of Moab he 1 Chronicles 11:22 2 Occurrences |
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