747. Ariycay
Strong's Lexicon
Ariycay: "Tyrants" or "Ruthless ones"

Original Word: אֲרִיסַי
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Ariycay
Pronunciation: ah-ree-ts-eye
Phonetic Spelling: (ar-ee-sah'-ee)
Definition: "Tyrants" or "Ruthless ones"
Meaning: Arisai

Word Origin: Derived from the root אָרִיץ (arits), meaning "fearsome" or "mighty."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "Ariycay," similar concepts can be found in Greek terms like "τυραννικός" (tyrannikos), meaning "tyrannical," or "δυνάστης" (dynastes), meaning "ruler" or "lord," which convey the idea of oppressive power.

Usage: The term "Ariycay" is used to describe individuals or groups characterized by their oppressive and tyrannical behavior. It conveys a sense of fear and domination, often associated with those who wield power unjustly or harshly.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, rulers and leaders often held significant power over their subjects. The term "Ariycay" reflects the reality of oppressive regimes and tyrannical leaders who exploited their authority for personal gain or to instill fear. Such figures were common in the historical narratives of Israel and its neighboring nations, where power struggles and conquests were frequent.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Arisai

Of Persian origin; Arisai, a son of Haman -- Arisai.

Forms and Transliterations
אֲרִיסַ֔י אריסי ’ă·rî·say ’ărîsay ariSai
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Englishman's Concordance
Esther 9:9
HEB: פַּרְמַ֙שְׁתָּא֙ וְאֵ֣ת ׀ אֲרִיסַ֔י וְאֵ֥ת ׀ אֲרִדַ֖י
NAS: Parmashta, Arisai, Aridai
KJV: And Parmashta, and Arisai, and Aridai,
INT: Parmashta Arisai Aridai and Vaizatha

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 747
1 Occurrence


’ă·rî·say — 1 Occ.















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