◄ 701. Arbi ►
Strong's Lexicon Arbi: Of Arba Original Word: אַרְבִּי Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: Arbiy Pronunciation: ar-bee' Phonetic Spelling: (ar-bee') Definition: an Arbite Meaning: An Arbite; a native or inhabitant of Arabah, a region or city in ancient Israel. Word Origin: Derived from the root word עָרַב (arab), which means "to lie in wait" or "to ambush." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the Hebrew term "Arbite" as it is a specific proper noun related to a geographical location in ancient Israel. However, Greek terms related to regions or inhabitants might include similar concepts of regional identification. Usage: The term "Arbite" is used as a proper noun to denote a person from Arabah. It appears in the context of identifying individuals by their place of origin. Context: • The term "Arbite" is specifically used in the Old Testament to refer to a person from Arabah. Arabah is a geographical region mentioned in the Bible, often associated with the Jordan Valley or the desert area south of the Dead Sea. The term is used to identify individuals by their regional origin, which was a common practice in ancient times to denote lineage or tribal affiliation. • In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is found in 2 Samuel 23:35, where it is used to describe one of David's mighty warriors: "Hezro the Carmelite, Paarai the Arbite." This passage is part of a list of David's elite warriors, known for their bravery and loyalty. The mention of "Arbite" here serves to highlight the diverse backgrounds of those who served under King David, emphasizing the unity and strength of his reign. • The use of regional identifiers like "Arbite" in the Bible underscores the importance of geographical and tribal affiliations in the social and political structures of ancient Israel. It also reflects the historical context in which these texts were written, where such identifiers were crucial for understanding one's heritage and social standing. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin of uncertain derivation Definition a native of Arab NASB Translation Arbite (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs אַרְבִּי adjective, of a people ׳הָא 2 Samuel 23:35 (but compare Dr). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Arbite Patrial from 'Arab; an Arbite or native of Arab -- Arbite. see HEBREW 'Arab Forms and Transliterations הָאַרְבִּֽי׃ הארבי׃ hā’arbî hā·’ar·bî haarBi Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 23:35 HEB: הַֽכַּרְמְלִ֔י פַּעֲרַ֖י הָאַרְבִּֽי׃ ס NAS: the Carmelite, Paarai the Arbite, KJV: the Carmelite, Paarai the Arbite, INT: the Carmelite Paarai the Arbite 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 701 1 Occurrence hā·’ar·bî — 1 Occ.