עָרַב
a.rev
to please
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "אָרַב" (H6149) is defined as "to please." Throughout the 8 occurrences in the Bible, it encompasses the concept of finding something desirable or acceptable. In usage, "אָרַב" is often tied to the emotional and attitudinal responses of individuals or groups, revealing what they appreciate or have a preference for. This can manifest in various forms, such as someone's reaction to an action, gift, or a particular event. Given its significance, "אָרַב" sheds light on people's perspectives and attitudes within the biblical narrative, serving as a reflection of their values and priorities. It highlights how certain actions or decisions are deemed acceptable or pleasing, providing insight into the dynamics and relationships between individuals and groups within the text.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
8 total occurrences across the text
Let my meditation be sweet to him. I will rejoice in Yahweh.
Proverbs 3:24When you lie down, you will not be afraid. Yes, you will lie down, and your sleep will be sweet.
Proverbs 13:19Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.
Jeremiah 6:20To what purpose does frankincense from Sheba come to me, and the sweet cane from a far country? Your burnt offerings are not acceptable, and your sacrifices are not pleasing to me.”
Jeremiah 31:26On this I awakened, and saw; and my sleep was sweet to me.
Ezekiel 16:37therefore see, I will gather all your lovers, with whom you have taken pleasure, and all those who you have loved, with all those who you have hated. I will even gather them against you on every side, and will uncover your nakedness to them, that they may see all your nakedness.
Hosea 9:4They won’t pour out wine offerings to Yahweh, neither will they be pleasing to him. Their sacrifices will be to them like the bread of mourners; all who eat of it will be polluted; for their bread will be for their appetite. It will not come into Yahweh’s house.
Malachi 3:4Then the offering of Judah and Jerusalem will be pleasant to Yahweh, as in the days of old, and as in ancient years.