Strong's Lexicon aras: To betroth, to engage Original Word: אָרַשׂ Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3423 (mnēsteuō): To betroth, espouse Usage: The Hebrew verb "aras" primarily means to betroth or engage, referring to the formal agreement or promise of marriage. In ancient Hebrew culture, betrothal was a binding contract, more significant than modern-day engagements, often requiring a formal divorce to break. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, betrothal was a significant and binding agreement between two families, often arranged by the parents. It was more than a promise; it was a legal contract that established the terms of the marriage, including the bride price and dowry. The betrothal period allowed the bride and groom to prepare for their future life together, though they did not live together or consummate the marriage until the wedding ceremony. This period was marked by fidelity and commitment, reflecting the seriousness of the covenant relationship. 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). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance betroth, espouse A primitive root; to engage for matrimony -- betroth, espouse. 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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