Strong's Lexicon areb: Pledge, surety, guarantee Original Word: עָרֵב Word Origin: Derived from the root עָרַב (arab), which means "to mix" or "to pledge." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1450 (egguos): Meaning "surety" or "guarantor," used in the New Testament to describe a similar concept of being a pledge or guarantee for another. Usage: The Hebrew word "areb" primarily refers to a pledge or a guarantee, often in the context of a person who offers themselves as a surety for another. This concept is deeply rooted in the idea of taking responsibility for someone else's obligations or debts. In the Old Testament, it is used to describe a person who becomes a guarantor for another, ensuring that the obligations of the latter are fulfilled. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, the concept of surety was significant in legal and economic transactions. It was common for individuals to act as guarantors for others, especially in matters of debt or legal obligations. This practice was not only a financial commitment but also a moral and social one, reflecting the communal nature of ancient Near Eastern societies. The role of a surety was taken seriously, as it involved personal risk and responsibility. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom arab Definition sweet, pleasant NASB Translation sweet (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs עָרֵב adjective sweet, pleasant; — לָאִישׁ ׳ע לֶחֶם שָׁ֑קֶר Proverbs 20:17; ׳קוֺלֵח ע Songs 2:14. IV. ערב (√ of following; possibly be arid; Thes compare Ethiopic image unavailable be arid, sterile, so BaentschDie Wüste (1883), 17, but dubious; Syriac Strong's Exhaustive Concordance sweet From areb; pleasant -- sweet. see HEBREW areb Forms and Transliterations עָרֵ֖ב ערב ‘ā·rêḇ ‘ārêḇ aRevLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Songs 2:14 HEB: כִּי־ קוֹלֵ֥ךְ עָרֵ֖ב וּמַרְאֵ֥יךְ נָאוֶֽה׃ NAS: For your voice is sweet, And your form KJV: thy voice; for sweet [is] thy voice, INT: For your voice is sweet and your form is lovely |
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