עֲרָבָה
A desert ; especially (with the article prefix) the (generally) sterile valley of the Jordan and its continuation to the Red Sea
Reading a lexicon entry
What this page is: Each lexicon entry shows the original Hebrew or Greek word behind the English translation: its meaning, its range of use, and where it appears in Scripture.
Strong's number: The Strong's code (H- or G-) is the standard reference number for this word. It connects this entry to chapter and passage language tabs.
Canonical witness: The witness passages show where this word is used in context. Click any to open the study page for that passage.
These lexicon entries are being actively developed. If you notice missing content, incorrect definitions, or have suggestions, we'd love to hear from you. Share a note on our Connect page and include a screenshot if helpful.
What does עֲרָבָה (ʿărābāh) mean in the Bible?
עֲרָבָה (ʿărābāh) is a Hebrew word meaning "a desert ; especially (with the article prefix) the (generally) sterile valley of the Jordan and its continuation to the Red Sea". a desert; especially (with the article prefix) the (generally) sterile valley of the Jordan and its continuation to the Red Sea BDB: desert-plain Usage: Arabah, champaign, desert, evening, heaven, plain, wilderness.
Full entry for עֲרָבָה (H6160) · Browse the biblical lexicon
Meaning
Arid wilderness or valley, especially the Jordan rift—place of Israel's wilderness wandering and testing.
a desert; especially (with the article prefix) the (generally) sterile valley of the Jordan and its continuation to the Red Sea BDB: desert-plain Usage: Arabah, champaign, desert, evening, heaven, plain, wilderness. See also 1026.
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.