Strong's Lexicon arag: To long for, to pant after Original Word: ערג Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance, the concept of longing or yearning for God can be found in Greek words such as "ἐπιποθέω" (epipotheo - Strong's G1971), which means to long for or desire earnestly. Usage: The Hebrew verb "arag" conveys a deep, intense longing or yearning, often used in the context of a soul's desire for God. It suggests a strong emotional and spiritual thirst, akin to the physical need for water. This term is used to express a profound desire for communion with the divine, reflecting a heart that seeks after God with earnestness and fervor. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the imagery of thirst and longing was a powerful metaphor for spiritual desire. The arid climate of the Near East made water a precious and life-sustaining resource, and thus, the longing for water became a natural symbol for the soul's longing for God. This metaphor would have resonated deeply with the original audience, who understood the desperation and necessity of quenching one's thirst. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to long for NASB Translation pant (1), pants (2). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cry, pant A primitive root; to long for -- cry, pant. Forms and Transliterations תַּעֲר֣וֹג תַּעֲרֹ֥ג תַעֲרֹ֖ג תערג תערוג ta‘ărōḡ ṯa‘ărōḡ ta‘ărōwḡ ta·‘ă·rō·wḡ ta·‘ă·rōḡ ṯa·‘ă·rōḡ taaRogLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 42:1 HEB: קֹֽרַח׃ כְּאַיָּ֗ל תַּעֲרֹ֥ג עַל־ אֲפִֽיקֵי־ NAS: For the choir director. A Maskil of the sons of Korah. As the deer pants for the water KJV: As the hart panteth after the water INT: of Korah as the deer pants and brooks Psalm 42:1 Joel 1:20 3 Occurrences |
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