אֲרִיאֵל
a.ri.el
Ariel
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
Supported# Ariel (H0740G): A Single Biblical Reference Based on the lexical data provided, Ariel appears in the Hebrew Bible only once, making it an extremely rare term. The lemma is listed as a proper noun with the transliteration "a.ri.el" and the straightforward definition "Ariel." With only a single occurrence, the word functions as a name rather than a common noun with multiple semantic applications. The rarity of this term—appearing just once in the entire biblical corpus—significantly limits what can be determined about its semantic range or usage patterns from lexical evidence alone. A word that occurs only once provides minimal context for understanding nuanced meanings or variations in application. The designation as a proper noun suggests it identifies a specific entity, place, or individual rather than expressing a general concept that could be used across different contexts. Without additional occurrences to establish patterns or clarify contextual usage, Ariel remains lexically isolated within the Hebrew scriptures. Its single appearance makes it impossible to determine theological significance, metaphorical applications, or cultural weight from usage data alone. The word's meaning depends almost entirely on the specific context of its single biblical reference.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text