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עֲרֻבָּה H6161

H6161 is the Hebrew word עֲרֻבָּה, transliterated ʻărubbâh and said ar-oob-baw'. The King James Version most often renders it pledge.

Word: עֲרֻבָּהTransliteration: ʻărubbâhSaid: ar-oob-baw'Language: HebrewIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

something given as security, i.e. (literally) a token (of safety) or (metaphorically) a bondsman.

Where it comes from

feminine passive participle of H6048 (עֲנַמֶּלֶךְ) in the sense of a bargain or exchange.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

pledge 1×surety 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: pledge, surety.

Verses using עֲרֻבָּה

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

1 Samuel 17:18 · KJV

And carry these ten cheeses unto the captain of their thousand, and look how thy brethren fare, and take their pledge.

Proverbs 17:18 · KJV

A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.

Common questions

What does Strong's H6161 mean?

H6161 is the Hebrew word עֲרֻבָּה (ʻărubbâh), meaning something given as security, i.e. (literally) a token (of safety) or (metaphorically) a bondsman.

How is H6161 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it pledge (1 time), surety (1 time).

How many times does H6161 appear in the Bible?

עֲרֻבָּה (ʻărubbâh) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does H6161 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: feminine passive participle of H6048 (עֲנַמֶּלֶךְ) in the sense of a bargain or exchange.

Nearby entries

H6158 · עֹרֵב — a raven (from its dusky hue)H6159 · עֹרֵב — Oreb, the name of a Midianite and of the…H6160 · עֲרָבָה — a desert; especially (with the article…H6162 · עֲרָבוֹן — a pawn (given as security)H6163 · עֲרָבִי — an Arabian or inhabitant of Arab (i.e. Arabia)H6164 · עַרְבָתִי — an Arbathite or inhabitant of (Beth-) Arabah

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