◄ 6145. ar ►
Lexicon ar: Watcher, Guardian Original Word: עָר Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: `ar Pronunciation: ar Phonetic Spelling: (awr) Definition: Watcher, Guardian Meaning: a foe Strong's Exhaustive Concordance enemy From uwr; a foe (as watchful for mischief) -- enemy. see HEBREW uwr NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from the same as Ar Definition perhaps adversary NASB Translation adversary (1), enemies (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. עָר noun masculine only 2 t.: עָרֶ֑ךָ 1 Samuel 28:16 (see Dr.); read צָרֶ֑ךָ thine adversary Klo HPS (al. as alternatively with following) > עִם רֵעֶ֑ךָ ᵐ5 ᵑ6 ᵑ7 Th Bu Kit (?)and others; עָרֶיךָ Psalm 139:20 is very dubious; Hup עָלֶיךָ, Ol Che and others שְׁמֶ֑ךָ; Bae leaves untranslated. עֵר see I. עִוּר. I. ערב (√ of foll; probably *עָרֵב mix; Late Hebrew עָרַב mix; so ᵑ7 Pa`el (often), Syriac mix (rarely, in derived forms), mixture). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root עָרַר (arar), which means to be hostile or to be an enemy. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 2190 • ἐχθρός (echthros): An enemy or adversary, often used in the New Testament to describe those who oppose God or His people. • Strong's Greek Number 476 • ἀντίδικος (antidikos): An opponent or adversary, particularly in a legal context, but also used more broadly to describe an enemy. The concept of enmity and opposition is a recurring theme in the biblical narrative, reflecting the spiritual and physical battles faced by the people of God. The use of עָר (ar) underscores the reality of conflict and the need for divine intervention and protection. Usage: The term עָר is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote an adversary or opponent, often in the context of conflict or enmity. Context: The Hebrew word עָר (ar) is a masculine noun that appears in the context of describing an enemy or foe. It is derived from the root עָרַר (arar), which conveys the idea of hostility or opposition. This term is used to describe individuals or groups who stand in opposition, often in a military or adversarial context. The concept of an enemy in the Hebrew Bible is significant, as it often reflects the broader themes of conflict between nations, tribes, or individuals. The term is used to highlight the presence of opposition and the need for vigilance and defense against those who seek harm. In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is translated as "foe" or "enemy," emphasizing the adversarial relationship. Forms and Transliterations עָרֶֽיךָ׃ עָרֶֽךָ׃ עריך׃ ערך׃ ‘ā·re·ḵā ‘āreḵā aRecha aReicha Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 1 Samuel 28:16 HEB: מֵעָלֶ֖יךָ וַיְהִ֥י עָרֶֽךָ׃ NAS: from you and has become your adversary? KJV: is departed from thee, and is become thine enemy? INT: and has become enemy Psalm 139:20 HEB: נָשֻׂ֖א לַשָּׁ֣וְא עָרֶֽיךָ׃ NAS: against You wickedly, And Your enemies take KJV: against thee wickedly, [and] thine enemies take INT: take vain and your enemies 2 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 6145 2 Occurrences ‘ā·re·ḵā — 1 Occ. ‘ā·re·ḵā — 1 Occ.