עֲרָד
a.rad
wild donkey
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredBased on the provided lexicon data, the Hebrew word עֲרָד (a.rad) has a short and precise definition: "wild donkey." This term specifically refers to a wild or untamed donkey, distinct from a domesticated one. The data indicates that this word occurs only once in the Bible, suggesting its usage is limited to one specific context. Without more information, it is not possible to discern the full range of usage for this word, including its connotations, relationships with other words, or the nuances that might inform its choice of usage in that particular passage. In terms of its significance, the use of the word "wild donkey" in this one biblical occurrence may serve to convey themes related to untamed or unstoppable forces, or possibly to describe an animal that is known for its stubbornness. However, without more context, it is impossible to determine the full weight of its significance within the passage.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text