What does עָרַב · ἐγγύς mean in the Bible?
עָרַב · ἐγγύς is a Hebrew phrase meaning "to pledge oneself as guarantor for another's debt".
Hebrew · H6148, G1451
עָרַב
To braid , i.e. intermix ; technically, to traffic (as if by barter); also or give to be security (as a kind of exchange) · near (literally or figuratively, of place or time)
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עָרַבH6148to braid , i.e. intermix ; technically, to traffic (as if by barter); also or give to be security (as a kind of exchange)
Pronunciationarab
Core image of interweaving underlies pledging, trading, and becoming entangled in another's obligation or debt.
Open lexicon entry →ἐγγύςG1451near (literally or figuratively, of place or time)
Pronunciationengýs
Proximity metaphor spanning literal space and imminent time, especially kingdom's nearness in eschatological contexts.
Open lexicon entry →What does עָרַב (arab) mean in the Bible?
עָרַב · ἐγγύς is a Hebrew phrase meaning "to pledge oneself as guarantor for another's debt".
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Questions this entry answers
How many biblical occurrences are listed for H6148, G1451?
H6148, G1451 is connected to 23 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. to pledge oneself as guarantor for another's debt
Source Gloss
to pledge oneself as guarantor for another's debt
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
This verb appears through different tense, voice, mood, or stem patterns. Those forms help readers see how the action is presented in context.
Form groups2Aligned forms15
Qalbasic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense10×
PerfectGen 44:32 · Jer 30:21 · Prov 11:15 · Prov 20:16 · Prov 27:13 · Prov 6:16×
Participle activeNeh 5:3 · Prov 17:182×
ImperfectHos 9:41×
Sequential imperfectPs 119:1221×
Hithpaelreflexive or reciprocal — the subject acts on itself or mutually with others5×
Sequential imperfect2Kgs 18:23 · Isa 36:82×
ImperfectProv 14:10 · Prov 20:192×
JussiveProv 24:211×
Word Origins
עָרַב is a primitive root - no further derivation.