Strong's Lexicon arak or arik: To be long, to prolong, to make long Original Word: אֲרַךְ Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3114 (makrothymeo): To be patient, to endure - G3115 (makrothymia): Patience, long-suffering Usage: The Hebrew verb "arak" or "arik" primarily conveys the idea of lengthening or prolonging. It is often used in the context of extending time, patience, or physical dimensions. The term can be applied both literally, such as in the lengthening of days or life, and metaphorically, such as in the extension of patience or mercy. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, longevity and the extension of life were seen as blessings from God. The concept of prolonging days is often associated with obedience to God's commandments and living a righteous life. The idea of lengthening is also tied to the patience and forbearance of God, who is described as "long-suffering" in His dealings with humanity. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) of uncertain derivation Definition fitting, proper NASB Translation fitting (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. ארך (√ of following; according to most, weakened from ערך (compare Biblical Hebrew) BeRyEzra 4:14; but אַרִיךְ loan-word from Persian (Old Iranian) ¹ryaka, worthy of an Aryan, Scheft79). אַרִיךְ verbal adjective fitting, proper (׳אַ Baer K§ 16, 5 M§ 82, Anm. 2; van d. H. Gi Str אֲרִיךְ, compare DWB 39; ᵑ7 id.; originally Participle pass. K§ 57 b) 7)); — Ezra 4:14. אַרְכֻבָּתֵהּ Daniel 5:6, see ברך. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance be meet (Aramaic) properly, corresponding to 'arak, but used only in the sense of reaching to a given point; to suit -- be meet. see HEBREW 'arak Forms and Transliterations אֲֽרִֽיךְ אריך־ ’ărîḵ- arichLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |