Lexicon araq: To flee, to escape, to run away Original Word: עָרַק Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fleeing, sinew A primitive root; to gnaw, i.e. (figuratively) eat (by hyberbole); also (participle) a pain -- fleeing, sinew. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to gnaw NASB Translation gnaw (1), gnawing (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [עָרַק] verb gnaw (Arabic  id.; Syriac  Pa`el); **Syriac in Lexicons, and Pa`el; but Syriac usually flee, as ᵑ7. — Qal Participle plural הַעֹרְקִים צִיָּה Job 30:3 they who gnaw the dry (ground; figurative of scanty subsistence); suffix עֹרְקַי Job 30:17 my gnawing (pains) do not sleep. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: A primitive rootCorresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G5343 (φεύγω, pheugō): While not a direct translation, this Greek term means "to flee" or "to escape," which can metaphorically relate to the idea of escaping or avoiding pain. The connection lies in the broader thematic context of dealing with discomfort or distress, where one might seek to flee from a gnawing pain or persistent trouble. Usage: This Hebrew verb is used in the context of physical sensations, particularly those associated with gnawing or eating, and metaphorically to describe a type of pain or discomfort. Context: The Hebrew root עָרַק (ʿāraq) is a primitive verb that conveys the action of gnawing or eating, often used metaphorically to describe a persistent or nagging pain. This term is not frequently encountered in the Hebrew Bible, suggesting a specific and nuanced application in the texts where it appears. The imagery associated with עָרַק is one of a continuous, consuming action, akin to the way an animal might gnaw on food. This can be extended metaphorically to describe a pain that is not acute but rather persistent and wearing, much like the slow, relentless action of gnawing. The term captures the essence of a discomfort that is not easily alleviated, reflecting a deeper, more enduring form of suffering or distress. Forms and Transliterations הַֽעֹרְקִ֥ים הערקים וְ֝עֹרְקַ֗י וערקי ha‘ōrəqîm ha·‘ō·rə·qîm haoreKim veoreKai wə‘ōrəqay wə·‘ō·rə·qayLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 30:3 HEB: וּבְכָפָ֗ן גַּ֫לְמ֥וּד הַֽעֹרְקִ֥ים צִיָּ֑ה אֶ֝֗מֶשׁ NAS: they are gaunt Who gnaw the dry KJV: [they were] solitary; fleeing into the wilderness INT: and famine are gaunt gnaw the dry night Job 30:17 2 Occurrences |
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