754. arka
Strong's Lexicon
arka: Length, prolongation

Original Word: אַרְכָּא
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: arka'
Pronunciation: ar-KAH
Phonetic Spelling: (ar-kaw')
Definition: Length, prolongation
Meaning: length

Word Origin: Derived from the root word אָרַךְ (arak), meaning "to prolong" or "to lengthen."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts of length or prolongation is μακροημέρευσις (makroēmereusis), which also conveys the idea of long life or extended days.

Usage: The Hebrew word "arka" is used to denote the concept of length or prolongation, often in the context of time or duration. It can refer to the extension of days or life, emphasizing the idea of longevity or enduring time.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, longevity was often seen as a sign of divine blessing and favor. The concept of a prolonged life was associated with wisdom, righteousness, and the fulfillment of God's promises. The desire for a long life was common, reflecting the value placed on family, legacy, and the continuation of one's lineage.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
see arkah
NASB Translation
extension (1), prolonging (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
אַרְכָֿה (BaerDan 4:24 K§ 54, 3. 2)

noun feminine a lengthening, prolonging (ᵑ7); — of time Daniel 4:24; Daniel 7:12.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
lengthening, prolonged

(Aramaic) or narkah (Aramaic) {ar-kaw'}; from 'arak; length -- lengthening, prolonged.

see HEBREW 'arak

Forms and Transliterations
אַרְכָ֖ה ארכה וְאַרְכָ֧ה וארכה ’ar·ḵāh ’arḵāh arChah vearChah wə’arḵāh wə·’ar·ḵāh
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Englishman's Concordance
Daniel 4:27
HEB: הֵ֛ן תֶּהֱוֵ֥א אַרְכָ֖ה לִשְׁלֵוְתָֽךְ׃
NAS: in case there may be a prolonging of your prosperity.'
KJV: it may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity.
INT: case may be prolonging tranquillity

Daniel 7:12
HEB: הֶעְדִּ֖יו שָׁלְטָנְה֑וֹן וְאַרְכָ֧ה בְחַיִּ֛ין יְהִ֥יבַת
NAS: was taken away, but an extension of life
INT: was taken their dominion an extension of life was granted

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 754
2 Occurrences


’ar·ḵāh — 1 Occ.
wə·’ar·ḵāh — 1 Occ.















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