Strong's Hebrew: 6146. עָר (ar) -- City, Town
Strong's Lexicon
ar: City, Town
Original Word: עָר
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: `ar
Pronunciation: ar
Phonetic Spelling: (awr)
Definition: City, Town
Meaning: a foe
Word Origin: Derived from a root word meaning "to be bare" or "to be exposed."
Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4172 (πόλις, polis) - Often used in the New Testament to refer to a city or town, similar to the Hebrew "ar."
Usage: The Hebrew word "ar" is used to denote a city or town. It is often used in the context of describing a specific location or settlement. In the biblical narrative, cities were central to the social, economic, and religious life of the people.
Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, cities were fortified places that provided security and a center for trade and governance. They were often surrounded by walls and gates, serving as a refuge during times of war. Cities were also places where religious and cultural activities took place, with temples and altars often located within their boundaries. The concept of a city in biblical times was not only a physical location but also a symbol of community and identity.
NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
(Aramaic) corresponding to ar
Definition
foe
NASB Translation
adversaries (1).
Brown-Driver-Briggs
[עָר M77*] noun masculine foe (compare Jewish Aramaic עֲרָר objection: on dubious Biblical Hebrew עָר); — plural suffix עריך Kt (K§ 53 Anm. b)), עָרָךְ Qr Daniel 4:16.
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
enemy
(Aramaic) corresponding to ar -- enemy.
see HEBREW ar
Forms and Transliterations
לְעָרָֽךְ לערך lə‘ārāḵ lə·‘ā·rāḵ leaRach
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