Strong's Lexicon ari: Lion Original Word: אַרְעִית Word Origin: Derived from the root word אָרָה (arah), meaning "to pluck" or "to gather." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3023 (λέων, leon): The Greek equivalent for "lion," used in the New Testament, such as in Revelation 5:5, where Jesus is referred to as the "Lion of the tribe of Judah." Usage: The Hebrew word "ari" refers to a lion, a symbol of strength, courage, and majesty. In the Bible, lions are often used metaphorically to describe powerful and fearsome entities, both in a positive and negative sense. The lion is a creature that evokes awe and respect, often representing God's power and sovereignty, as well as the ferocity of enemies. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the lion was a symbol of royalty and divine power. Lions were associated with kingship and were often depicted in art and literature as protectors and rulers. In the biblical context, the lion's characteristics of strength and dominance made it an apt symbol for describing both divine and human authority. The lion's presence in the land of Israel, particularly in the wilderness and forests, made it a familiar and potent image for biblical writers. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) from ara Definition the bottom NASB Translation bottom (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [אַרְעִי] noun feminine denominative bottom (so ᵑ7; compare also ᵑ7 אַרְעָאָה lower); — construct אַרְעַית Daniel 6:25. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bottom (Aramaic) feminine of ara'; the bottom -- bottom. see HEBREW ara' Forms and Transliterations לְאַרְעִ֣ית לארעית lə’ar‘îṯ lə·’ar·‘îṯ learItLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 6:24 HEB: וְלָֽא־ מְט֞וֹ לְאַרְעִ֣ית גֻּבָּ֗א עַ֠ד NAS: and they had not reached the bottom of the den KJV: they came at the bottom of the den. INT: ever reached the bottom of the den until 1 Occurrence |
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