Strong's Lexicon ar: Watcher, Guardian Original Word: עָר Word Origin: Derived from a root word meaning "to be awake" or "to be watchful." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of a watcher or guardian is ἐπίσκοπος (episkopos), Strong's Greek #1985, which is used in the New Testament to describe an overseer or bishop, emphasizing a role of spiritual oversight and care. Usage: In the Hebrew Bible, the term "ar" is used to denote a watcher or guardian, often in a spiritual or protective sense. It conveys the idea of vigilance and alertness, emphasizing the role of being watchful over something or someone. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the concept of a "watcher" was significant, often associated with divine beings or angels tasked with overseeing and protecting humanity. This reflects a worldview where the spiritual realm is actively involved in the affairs of the world, providing guidance and protection. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as Ar Definition perhaps adversary NASB Translation adversary (1), enemies (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. עָר noun masculine only 2 t.: עָרֶ֑ךָ 1 Samuel 28:16 (see Dr.); read צָרֶ֑ךָ thine adversary Klo HPS (al. as alternatively with following) > עִם רֵעֶ֑ךָ ᵐ5 ᵑ6 ᵑ7 Th Bu Kit (?)and others; עָרֶיךָ Psalm 139:20 is very dubious; Hup עָלֶיךָ, Ol Che and others שְׁמֶ֑ךָ; Bae leaves untranslated. עֵר see I. עִוּר. I. ערב (√ of foll; probably *עָרֵב mix; Late Hebrew עָרַב mix; so ᵑ7 Pa`el (often), Syriac Strong's Exhaustive Concordance enemy From uwr; a foe (as watchful for mischief) -- enemy. see HEBREW uwr Forms and Transliterations עָרֶֽיךָ׃ עָרֶֽךָ׃ עריך׃ ערך׃ ‘ā·re·ḵā ‘āreḵā aRecha aReichaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Samuel 28:16 HEB: מֵעָלֶ֖יךָ וַיְהִ֥י עָרֶֽךָ׃ NAS: from you and has become your adversary? KJV: is departed from thee, and is become thine enemy? INT: and has become enemy Psalm 139:20 2 Occurrences |
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