◄ 736. orechah ►
Strong's Lexicon orechah: Caravan, company, traveling company Original Word: אְרְחָה Part of Speech: Noun Feminine Transliteration: orchah Pronunciation: o-re-khah Phonetic Spelling: (o-rekh-aw') Definition: a caravan Meaning: A caravan, typically referring to a group of travelers or merchants journeying together, often for trade or pilgrimage. Word Origin: Derived from the root אָרַח (ʾāraḥ), which means "to travel" or "to journey." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for the Hebrew term אְרְחָה, the concept of a caravan can be related to Greek terms that describe travel or journeying, such as πορεία (poreia, Strong's Greek 4197), which means "a journey" or "a way," and ὁδός (hodos, Strong's Greek 3598), meaning "a road" or "a way." These terms capture the essence of movement and travel, akin to the function of a caravan in the Hebrew context. Usage: The term אְרְחָה is used in the context of describing a caravan, emphasizing the collective movement of people or goods across distances. It is often associated with trade routes and the transportation of goods in the ancient Near East. Context: The Hebrew term אְרְחָה (orḥāh) appears in the context of ancient travel and commerce. In the ancient Near East, caravans were essential for trade, connecting distant regions and facilitating the exchange of goods, culture, and ideas. Caravans typically consisted of a group of merchants, travelers, and their pack animals, such as camels or donkeys, traveling together for safety and efficiency. The caravan routes were vital for economic and cultural exchanges, linking cities and regions across vast distances. In the Bible, caravans are often mentioned in the context of trade and the movement of goods. For example, in Genesis 37:25, a caravan of Ishmaelites is described as coming from Gilead, with their camels bearing spices, balm, and myrrh, on their way to Egypt. This passage highlights the role of caravans in the trade networks of the ancient world, as well as their significance in biblical narratives. The concept of a caravan also carries symbolic meaning in the Bible, representing the journey of life, the movement of God's people, and the fulfillment of divine purposes through the interconnectedness of nations and peoples. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin active participle of arach Definition a traveling company, caravan NASB Translation caravan (1), caravans (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [אֹרְחָה] noun feminine travelling company, caravan (strictly Participle of אָרַח), construct אֹרְחַת Genesis 37:25; plural construct אֹרְחוֺת Isaiah 21:13; compare also below אֹרַח, 4 אֲרִיאֵל, אֲרִיאֵיל etc., see I. & II. ארה. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance traveling company Feminine active participle of 'arach; a caravan -- (travelling) company. see HEBREW 'arach Forms and Transliterations אֹֽרְח֖וֹת אֹרְחַ֣ת ארחות ארחת ’ō·rə·ḥaṯ ’ō·rə·ḥō·wṯ ’ōrəḥaṯ ’ōrəḥōwṯ oreChat oreChot Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Genesis 37:25 HEB: וַיִּרְא֔וּ וְהִנֵּה֙ אֹרְחַ֣ת יִשְׁמְעֵאלִ֔ים בָּאָ֖ה NAS: behold, a caravan of Ishmaelites KJV: and looked, and, behold, a company of Ishmeelites INT: and looked behold A caravan of Ishmaelites was coming Isaiah 21:13 HEB: בַּעְרַב֙ תָּלִ֔ינוּ אֹֽרְח֖וֹת דְּדָנִֽים׃ NAS: you must spend the night, O caravans of Dedanites. KJV: shall ye lodge, O ye travelling companies of Dedanim. INT: of Arabia spend caravans of Dedanites 2 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 736 2 Occurrences ’ō·rə·ḥaṯ — 1 Occ. ’ō·rə·ḥō·wṯ — 1 Occ.