Strong's Hebrew · H6148
עָרַב
ʻârab · aw-rab'
Definitionto braid, i.e. intermix; technically, to traffic (as if by barter); also or give to be security (as a kind of exchange)
Derivationa primitive root;
KJV usageengage, (inter-) meddle (with), mingle (self), mortgage, occupy, give pledges, be(-come, put in) surety, undertake.
Occurrences18 in the KJV · 18 verses
עָרַב in Scripture
Genesis 43:9
I will be surety for him; of my hand shalt thou require him: if I bring him not unto thee, and set him before thee, then let me bear the blame forever:
Genesis 44:32
For thy servant became surety for the lad unto my father, saying, If I bring him not unto thee, then I shall bear the blame to my father forever.
Ezra 9:2
For they have taken of their daughters for themselves, and for their sons: so that the holy seed have mingled themselves with the people of those lands: yea, the hand of the princes and rulers hath been chief in this trespass.
Nehemiah 5:3
Some also there were that said, We have mortgaged our lands, vineyards, and houses, that we might buy corn, because of the dearth.
Job 17:3
Lay down now, put me in a surety with thee; who is he that will strike hands with me?
Psalms 106:35
But were mingled among the heathen, and learned their works.
Psalms 119:122
Be surety for thy servant for good: let not the proud oppress me.
Proverbs 6:1
My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger,
Proverbs 11:15
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it : and he that hateth suretiship is sure.
Proverbs 14:10
The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.
Proverbs 17:18
A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
Proverbs 20:16
Take his garment that is surety for a stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.
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