Lexicon aras: To betroth, to engage Original Word: אָרַשׂ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance betroth, espouse A primitive root; to engage for matrimony -- betroth, espouse. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to betroth NASB Translation betroth (4), betrothed (1), engaged (6). Brown-Driver-Briggs [אָרַשׂ] verb betroth (Mishna ארס, Phoenician ארש in proper name, LagSem i. 50 connects with Arabic  a fine, literally pay the price, & so gain the right of possession; compare Aramaic אָרִיס one who farms land; Assyrian mirsu, tribute, ZehnpfBAS i. 518) — only Pi`el Pu`al; Pi`el Perfect3masculine singular אֵרֵשׂ Deuteronomy 20:7; אֵרַשְׂתִּי 2 Samuel 3:14; suffix אֵרַשְׂתִּיךְ Hosea 2:21 (twice in verse); Hosea 2:22; Imperfect2masculine singular תְּאָרֵשׂ Deuteronomy 28:30; — betroth (subject man) object woman, אִשָּׁה Deuteronomy 20:7; Deuteronomy 28:30; followed by ב of price paid to father & ל of husband 2 Samuel 3:14; ב of gift to bride & ל of husband Hosea 2:21; Hosea 2:22, where figurative of Yahweh's covenant mercy to Israel. Pu`al Perfect3feminine singular אֹרָ֑שָׂה be betrothed, with לֹא, subject בְּתוּלָה Exodus 22:15; Deuteronomy 22:28 (נער בתולה); Participle feminine מְאֹרָשָׂה Deuteronomy 22:23, where affirmed of נער בתולה (followed by ל of husband) Deuteronomy 22:25; Deuteronomy 22:27 (in both subject הַנַּעֲרָ֯). ארשׁ (to desire, request, Assyrian êrêšu DlPr 55). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: A primitive rootCorresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G2983 (λαμβάνω, lambanō): While not a direct equivalent, this Greek term means "to take" or "to receive," and can be used in contexts involving taking a wife or receiving a bride. Usage: The term אָרַשׂ is used in the context of betrothal, indicating the formal engagement or promise of marriage between a man and a woman. This engagement is a binding agreement, often accompanied by a dowry or bride price, and is considered a significant step in the marriage process in ancient Hebrew culture. Context: The Hebrew verb אָרַשׂ (aras) appears in the Old Testament to describe the act of betrothal, a formal agreement to marry. This term is used in several passages to illustrate the covenantal relationship between God and His people, often likened to a marriage. For example, in Hosea 2:19-20, God declares, "I will betroth you to Me forever; I will betroth you in righteousness and justice, in loving devotion and compassion. I will betroth you in faithfulness, and you will know the LORD." This metaphorical use underscores the seriousness and commitment inherent in the betrothal process. The concept of betrothal in ancient Israel was not merely a promise but a legally binding contract, often requiring a formal divorce to break. The betrothal period allowed the couple to prepare for marriage, during which the bride would remain in her father's house until the wedding ceremony. Forms and Transliterations אֵרַ֣שְׂתִּי אֵרַ֤שׂ אֹרָ֔שָׂה אֹרָ֖שָׂה ארש ארשה ארשתי הַמְאֹ֣רָשָׂ֔ה המארשה וְאֵרַשְׂתִּ֥יךְ וארשתיך מְאֹרָשָׂ֖ה מארשה תְאָרֵ֗שׂ תארש ’ê·raś ’ê·raś·tî ’êraś ’êraśtî ’ō·rā·śāh ’ōrāśāh eRas eRasti ham’ōrāśāh ham·’ō·rā·śāh hamOraSah mə’ōrāśāh mə·’ō·rā·śāh meoraSah oRasah ṯə’ārêś ṯə·’ā·rêś teaRes veerasTich wə’êraśtîḵ wə·’ê·raś·tîḵLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 22:16 HEB: אֲשֶׁ֥ר לֹא־ אֹרָ֖שָׂה וְשָׁכַ֣ב עִמָּ֑הּ NAS: who is not engaged, and lies KJV: a maid that is not betrothed, and lie INT: who is not engaged and lies must Deuteronomy 20:7 Deuteronomy 22:23 Deuteronomy 22:25 Deuteronomy 22:27 Deuteronomy 22:28 Deuteronomy 28:30 2 Samuel 3:14 Hosea 2:19 Hosea 2:19 Hosea 2:20 11 Occurrences |
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