Introduction:
Ara is a biblical figure mentioned in the genealogies of the Old Testament. His name appears in the context of the descendants of Asher, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The name "Ara" is of Hebrew origin, and it is often understood to mean "lion" or "hero."

Biblical References:
Ara is mentioned in the genealogical records found in the First Book of Chronicles. Specifically, Ara is listed among the descendants of Asher, one of the sons of Jacob. The relevant passage is found in 1 Chronicles 7:38:

· "The sons of Jether: Jephunneh, Pispah, and Ara." (1 Chronicles 7:38)

This brief mention places Ara within the broader context of the tribal lineage of Asher, highlighting the importance of genealogies in the biblical narrative. These genealogies served to establish tribal identities and inheritance rights among the Israelites.

Historical and Cultural Context:
The tribe of Asher, to which Ara belonged, was one of the northern tribes of Israel. Asher's territory was located along the Mediterranean coast, a region known for its fertile land and abundant resources. The tribe was often associated with prosperity and blessing, as reflected in Jacob's blessing over Asher in Genesis 49:20: "Asher’s food will be rich; he will provide delicacies fit for a king."

Genealogies like the one in which Ara is mentioned were crucial for maintaining the continuity of tribal and family lines. They provided a record of ancestry that was essential for the distribution of land and the fulfillment of covenant promises.

Theological Significance:
While Ara himself is not a prominent figure in biblical narratives, his inclusion in the genealogies underscores the importance of every individual within God's covenant community. Each name in these records represents a link in the chain of God's unfolding plan for His people. The genealogies remind readers of the faithfulness of God in preserving His people and fulfilling His promises through successive generations.

Conclusion:
Ara's mention in the Bible, though brief, is part of the larger tapestry of Israel's history. His inclusion in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of the tribes of Israel and the meticulous care with which the biblical authors recorded the lineage of God's chosen people.Ara

cursing; seeing

Ara

(lion), one of the sons of Jether, the head of a family of Asherites. (1 Chronicles 7:88)

1. (n.) The Altar; a southern constellation, south of the tail of the Scorpion.

2. (n.) A name of the great blue and yellow macaw (Ara ararauna), native of South America.

ARA

a'-ra ('ara', meaning unknown): A son of Jether of the tribe of Asher (1 Chronicles 7:38).

686. ara -- therefore (an illative particle)
... 685, 686. ara. 687 . ... Often used in connection with other particles, especially
ge or oun (after) or ei (before). Compare also ara. see GREEK airo. ...
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687. ara -- an untranslatable interrog. particle implying anxiety ...
... 686, 687. ara. 688 . an untranslatable interrog. particle ... (JB Lightfoot). Word
Origin from ara Definition an untranslatable interrog. particle ...
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685. ara -- a prayer, curse
... 684, 685. ara. 686 . a prayer, curse. ... implication) imprecation -- curse.
see GREEK airo. 684, 685. ara. 686 . Strong's Numbers.
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2671. katara -- a curse
... Word Origin from kata and ara Definition a curse NASB Word Usage accursed (1), curse
(3), cursed (1), cursing (1). curse. ... see GREEK kata. see GREEK ara. ...
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1063. gar -- for, indeed (a conjunc. used to express cause ...
... statement in the "AB" . Word Origin a contr. of ge ara (verily then) Definition
for, indeed (a conjunc. used to express cause, explanation ...
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690. Ara -- a descendant of Asher
... 689, 690. Ara. 691 . a descendant of Asher. Transliteration: Ara Phonetic Spelling:
(ar-aw') Short Definition: Ara. ... of Asher NASB Word Usage Ara (1). ...
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772. ara -- the earth
... 771, 772. ara. 773 . the earth. Transliteration: ara Phonetic Spelling:
(ar-ah') Short Definition: earth. ... 771, 772. ara. 773 . Strong's Numbers.
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773. ari -- the bottom
... Word Origin (Aramaic) from ara Definition the bottom NASB Word Usage bottom (1).
bottom. (Aramaic) feminine of ara'; the bottom -- bottom. see HEBREW ara'. ...
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778. araq -- the earth
... Word Origin (Aramaic) a form of ara Definition the earth NASB Word Usage earth
(2). earth. (Aramaic) by transmutation for ara'; the earth -- earth. ...
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8390. Taarea -- a descendant of Saul
... beautiful, comely, countenance, fair, favored, goodly. Perhaps from ara'; Taarea,
an Israelite -- Tarea. See Tachrea'. see HEBREW ara'. see HEBREW Tachrea'. ...
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List of Illustrations.
... ARA OF AIUS LOCUTIUS ON THE PALATINE 72. ... THE FAMILY OF AUGUSTUS (relief from
the Ara Pacis, in the Gallery of the Uffizi, Florence) 83. ...
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Klementos Pros Korinthious B
... lego gar humin, hoti ho pistos en elachisto kai en pollo pistos estin.6. ara oun
touto legei; teresate ten sarka hagnen kai ten sphragida aspilon, hina ten ...
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Index.
... Doll, found in the sarcophagus of Crepereia Tryphaena, 305. Domitian, 5, 6, 281;
dedicates the Ara Incendii Neroniani, 84; his birthplace, 193; his death, 193. ...
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Horasis G'
... hina doxasthe to onoma tou theou, soi apekaluphthe kai apokaluphtheseta dia tous
dipsuchous, tous dialogizomenous en tais kardiais auton, ei ara estin tauta e ...
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Pagan Shrines and Temples.
... temples."Instances of these brought to light within recent years."Remarkable wealth
of one at Veii."The altars of ancient Rome."The ara maxima Herculis ...
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Barnaba Epistole
... ei oun ou ginetai touto nun, ara hemin eireken, pote; hotan kai autoi
teleiothomen kleronomoi tes diathekes kuriou genesthai. VII. ...
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Of Stations.
... Sim. 5), appears to make it ="fast.". [8868] "Ara," not "altare.". [8869]
For receiving at home apparently, when your station is over. ...
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An Account of the Following Book to all Sorts of Readers.
... to the Archbishop's Approbation, in comes that of Fryer Francis-Mary, Minister General
of the whole Franciscan Order, given from his Convent of Ara Coeli, who ...
/.../the spiritual guide which disentangles the soul/an account of the following.htm

Trallianois Ignatios
... dedemai, ti de kai euchomai theriomachesai? dorean oun apothnesko. ara oun
katapseudomai tou kuriou. XI. 1. Pheugete oun tas kakas ...
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Entole Ia'.
... ton doulon tou theou; ton dipsuchon de apollusin, ou ton piston.2. houtoi oun hoi
dipsuchoi hos epi mantin erchontai kai eperotosin auton, ti ara estai autois ...
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Ara (1 Occurrence)
... 2. (n.) A name of the great blue and yellow macaw (Ara ararauna), native
of South America. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ARA. ...
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Haph'ara-im (1 Occurrence)
Haph'ara-im. Hapharaim, Haph'ara-im. Haphraim . Multi-Version
Concordance Haph'ara-im (1 Occurrence). Joshua 19:19 and ...
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Pat'ara (1 Occurrence)
Pat'ara. Patara, Pat'ara. Patch . Multi-Version Concordance
Pat'ara (1 Occurrence). Acts 21:1 And it came to pass, at ...
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Ba'ara (1 Occurrence)
Ba'ara. Baara, Ba'ara. Baasa . Multi-Version Concordance Ba'ara
(1 Occurrence). 1 Chronicles 8:8 Shaharaim became the ...
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Sha-ara'im (2 Occurrences)
Sha-ara'im. Shaara'im, Sha-ara'im. Shaarim . Multi-Version
Concordance Sha-ara'im (2 Occurrences). 1 Samuel 17:52 And ...
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Beast (243 Occurrences)
... Be`ir, "cattle," and its root-verb, ba`ar, "to graze," are identical with the Arabic
ba`ir and ba`ara, but with a curious difference in meaning. ...
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Baara (1 Occurrence)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia BAARA. ba'-a-ra ba`ara', ("the burning one"): A
wife of the Benjamite Shaharaim (1 Chronicles 8:8). Multi-Version Concordance ...
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Aroer (17 Occurrences)
... Thus far came the Syrian, Hazael, in his raid upon Israel (2 Kings 10:33). The Roman
road across the valley lay about an hour to the West of Khirbet `Ara`ir. ...
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Patara (1 Occurrence)

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Patch (5 Occurrences)

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