Strong's Lexicon Erek: Length, long-suffering, patience Original Word: אֶרֶךְ Word Origin: Derived from the root אָרַךְ (arak), which means "to be long" or "to prolong." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of patience and long-suffering is μακροθυμία (makrothymia), Strong's Greek #3115, which also conveys the idea of patience, endurance, and forbearance. Usage: The Hebrew word "Erek" primarily conveys the idea of length or extension in terms of time or patience. It is often used in the context of God's character, particularly His patience and long-suffering nature towards humanity. This term emphasizes the enduring and patient aspect of God's dealings with His people, highlighting His willingness to withhold immediate judgment and extend mercy. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, patience and long-suffering were highly valued virtues, often associated with wisdom and maturity. The concept of "Erek" reflects a deep understanding of time and the importance of enduring through challenges. In the biblical context, God's patience is seen as an expression of His love and desire for repentance and reconciliation with His people. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof foreign origin Definition a city in Bab. NASB Translation Erech (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֶ֫רֶךְ proper name, of a location city in Babylonia (Babylonian Urûk see Dl below) on left bank of Euphrates,approximately 40 miles northwest from Ur (אוּר) toward Babylon; modern Warka; compare LoftusCS 152 f. DlPa 221 f. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Erech From 'arak; length; Erek, a place in Babylon -- Erech. see HEBREW 'arak Forms and Transliterations וְאֶ֖רֶךְ וארך veErechLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 10:10 HEB: מַמְלַכְתּוֹ֙ בָּבֶ֔ל וְאֶ֖רֶךְ וְאַכַּ֣ד וְכַלְנֵ֑ה NAS: was Babel and Erech and Accad KJV: was Babel, and Erech, and Accad, INT: of his kingdom was Babel and Erech and Accad and Calneh 1 Occurrence |
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