Strong's Lexicon
arach: To arrange, set in order, prepare
Original Word:אָרַח
Part of Speech:Verb
Transliteration:arach
Pronunciation:ah-RAHK
Phonetic Spelling:(aw-rakh')
Definition:To arrange, set in order, prepare
Meaning:to travel
Word Origin:A primitive root
Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: -G3903 (paratithemi): To set before, to place beside, often used in the context of setting a table or presenting food.
-G5021 (tasso): To arrange, to appoint, often used in the context of ordering or assigning.
Usage:The Hebrew verb "arach" primarily means to arrange or set in order. It is often used in contexts where items are organized or prepared, such as setting a table, arranging a battle line, or preparing a sacrifice. The term conveys a sense of intentionality and purpose in the arrangement, reflecting an orderly and thoughtful process.
Cultural and Historical Background:In ancient Israelite culture, the concept of order was significant, both in daily life and religious practices. The act of arranging or setting things in order was not merely functional but often carried symbolic meaning. For example, arranging the showbread in the Tabernacle was a ritual act that symbolized God's provision and presence. Similarly, arranging a battle line was a strategic act that demonstrated readiness and discipline. The use of "arach" in these contexts underscores the importance of preparation and order in both sacred and secular activities.
NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origina prim. root
Definitionto wander, journey, go
NASB Translationgoes (1), traveler (1), traveler* (1), wayfarer (1), wayfarers' (1).
Brown-Driver-Briggs
(Phoenician in , probably = compare Ethiopic
lead, conduct, see Nö
ZMG 1888, 472; epithet of god Eshmun, Sabean DHM
Epigr. Denkm. p. 70, Aramaic ,
traveller) —
Perfect consecutiveJob 34:8;ParticipleJudges 19:17 +; pluralJeremiah 9:1; —
journey, go, with figurative of association, companionshipJob 34:8 (compare alsoPsalm 1:1).
Participle wandering, wayfaring, journeying,Judges 19:17; as substantivewanderer, wayfarer, traveller2 Samuel 12:4 ("" ),Jeremiah 14:8 ("" , in simile of );wayfarers' lodging-placeJeremiah 9:1.
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
wayfaring
A primitive root; to travel -- go, wayfaring (man).
Forms and Transliterations
אֹֽרְחִ֔ים ארחים הָאֹרֵ֖חַ הארח וְאָרַ֣ח וּכְאֹרֵ֖חַ וארח וכארח לָאֹרֵ֖חַ לארח ’ō·rə·ḥîm ’ōrəḥîm hā’ōrêaḥ hā·’ō·rê·aḥ haoReach lā’ōrêaḥ lā·’ō·rê·aḥ laoReach oreChim ū·ḵə·’ō·rê·aḥ ucheoReach ūḵə’ōrêaḥ veaRach wə’āraḥ wə·’ā·raḥ
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