עֲרֻבָּה (ʻărubbâh) — Pledge

Hebrew word study: עֲרֻבָּה (ʻărubbâh), Strong's H6161. something given as security, i.e. (literally) a token (of safety) or (metaphorically) a bondsman

HebrewStrong's H6161
Quick definition
Hebrew word
עֲרֻבָּה (ʻărubbâh)
Pronounced: ar-oob-baw'

Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

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

Word study
Derivation: feminine passive participle of H6048 (עֲנַמֶּלֶךְ) in the sense of a bargain or exchange;

KJV translation words: pledge, surety.

Where this word appears

Strong's H6161 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in 1 Samuel 17:18 and last appears in Proverbs 17:18.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

a pledge ×1pledge their ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

עֲרֻבָּה ×1עֲרֻבָּתָם ×1

Books where it appears most

1 Samuel ×1Proverbs ×1

Verses (all 2)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: H6048 עֲנַמֶּלֶךְ (ʻĂnammelek).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does ʻărubbâh (H6161) mean?

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

How is H6161 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates H6161 as: pledge, surety..

How often does עֲרֻבָּה (ʻărubbâh) appear?

Strong's H6161 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in 1 Samuel 17:18 and last appears in Proverbs 17:18.