Strong's Lexicon araz: To gather, to collect, to store Original Word: אָרַז Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "araz," related concepts can be found in Greek words like "συνάγω" (synagō - G4863), meaning to gather together, and "θησαυρίζω" (thēsaurizō - G2343), meaning to store up or treasure. Usage: The Hebrew verb "araz" primarily means to gather or collect, often in the context of assembling materials or resources. It conveys the action of bringing together items for a specific purpose, such as building or storing. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, gathering and storing were essential activities, particularly in an agrarian context. The ability to collect and store resources like grain, wood, or other materials was crucial for survival and prosperity. This concept is reflected in various biblical narratives where preparation and provision are key themes. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originsee aruz. Brown-Driver-Briggs ארז (compare Arabic be firm, also withdraw, retreat). [אָרוּז] adjective firm, strong (compare Arabic above) אֲרֻזִים Ezekiel 27:24. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance made of cedar A primitive root; to be firm; used only in the passive participle as a denominative from 'erez; of cedar -- made of cedar. see HEBREW 'erez Forms and Transliterations אֲרָזִֽים׃ ארזים׃ בָּאֲרָזִֽים׃ בארזים׃ הָֽאֲרָזִ֔ים הארזים וַאֲרֻזִ֖ים וארזים ’ă·rā·zîm ’ărāzîm araZim bā’ărāzîm bā·’ă·rā·zîm baaraZim hā’ărāzîm hā·’ă·rā·zîm haaraZim vaaruZim wa’ăruzîm wa·’ă·ru·zîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Kings 6:9 HEB: גֵּבִ֔ים וּשְׂדֵרֹ֖ת בָּאֲרָזִֽים׃ INT: beams and planks made of cedar 1 Chronicles 17:1 1 Chronicles 17:6 Ezekiel 27:24 4 Occurrences |