עֲרַב
a.rav
to mix
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word 'a.rav (H6151) is defined as "to mix". This verb action falls under the physical action semantic domain, indicating a tangible, concrete activity. Its occurrences in the Bible are limited to four instances, suggesting it may be a more specialized or nuanced term within the Hebrew language. The scarcity of its use does not reveal much about its common application or scope but highlights its importance in specific contexts where its exact meaning is intended. The fact that 'a.rav is used in a range of physical actions suggests a focus on combining or mixing materials, which can involve elements such as water, colors, or other substances. The term could have implications in various contexts, including art, craftsmanship, or even rituals where mixing and blending are involved.
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Occurrences in Scripture
4 total occurrences across the text
Whereas you saw the feet and toes, part of potters’ clay, and part of iron, it will be a divided kingdom; but there will be in it of the strength of the iron, because you saw the iron mixed with miry clay.
Daniel 2:43Whereas you saw the iron mixed with miry clay, they will mingle themselves with the seed of men; but they won’t cling to one another, even as iron does not mix with clay.
Daniel 2:43Whereas you saw the iron mixed with miry clay, they will mingle themselves with the seed of men; but they won’t cling to one another, even as iron does not mix with clay.
Daniel 2:43Whereas you saw the iron mixed with miry clay, they will mingle themselves with the seed of men; but they won’t cling to one another, even as iron does not mix with clay.