8594. taarubah

Lexicon

taarubah: Mixture, mingling, confusion

Original Word: תַּעֲרֻבָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: ta`arubah
Pronunciation: tah-ah-roo-VAH
Phonetic Spelling: (tah-ar-oo-baw')
Definition: Mixture, mingling, confusion
Meaning: suretyship, a pledge

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

hostage

From arab; suretyship, i.e. (concretely) a pledge -- + hostage.

see HEBREW arab

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from arab
Definition
a pledge
NASB Translation
hostages (2).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[תַּעַרֻבָה] noun feminine pledge; — only plural in phrase בְּנֵי הַתַּעַרֻבוֺת 2 Kings 14:14 i.e. hostages = 2 Chronicles 25:24.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root עָרַב (arab), which means to mix or to exchange.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of suretyship in the Hebrew Bible can be related to the Greek term ἔγγυος (engyos), which appears in the New Testament. This Greek term is used in Hebrews 7:22, where it describes Jesus as the "guarantor of a better covenant." While not a direct translation, the underlying idea of providing a guarantee or security is present in both the Hebrew and Greek contexts.

Usage: The concept of תַּעֲרֻבָה is primarily used in the context of financial or legal obligations, where one person becomes responsible for the debt or duty of another. This term is found in the Hebrew Bible and is associated with the idea of taking on a responsibility or risk on behalf of another.

Context: The Hebrew term תַּעֲרֻבָה (ta'arubah) is a noun that appears in the context of legal and financial transactions in the Hebrew Scriptures. It is closely related to the concept of suretyship, where an individual pledges to fulfill the obligation of another if the original party fails to do so. This concept is rooted in the ancient Near Eastern practice of providing security or a guarantee for debts or promises.

In the biblical narrative, suretyship is often portrayed with caution, as it involves significant risk. The Book of Proverbs, for instance, warns against rashly entering into such agreements. Proverbs 11:15 states, "He who puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer, but the one who hates indebtedness is secure." This reflects the potential consequences of becoming a guarantor without careful consideration.

The role of a surety is not only a financial commitment but also a moral and ethical one, as it involves trust and responsibility. The biblical perspective emphasizes the importance of wisdom and prudence in such matters, advising individuals to weigh the risks and implications before committing to a pledge.

Forms and Transliterations

הַתַּֽעֲרֻב֑וֹת התערבות hat·ta·‘ă·ru·ḇō·wṯ hatta‘ăruḇōwṯ hattaaruVot

Englishman's Concordance

2 Kings 14:14
HEB: וְאֵ֖ת בְּנֵ֣י הַתַּֽעֲרֻב֑וֹת וַיָּ֖שָׁב שֹׁמְרֽוֹנָה׃
NAS: house, the hostages also, and returned
INT: of the king's afflicted the hostages and returned to Samaria

2 Chronicles 25:24
HEB: וְאֵ֖ת בְּנֵ֣י הַתַּֽעֲרֻב֑וֹת וַיָּ֖שָׁב שֹׁמְרֽוֹן׃
NAS: house, the hostages also, and returned
INT: of the king's afflicted the hostages and returned to Samaria

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 8594
2 Occurrences

hat·ta·‘ă·ru·ḇō·wṯ — 2 Occ.