Strong’s H0749
אֲרַךְ
Part of speech
Verb
Transliteration
arak
Pronunciation
ah-RAHK or ah-REEK
Definition
To be long, to prolong, to make long
Meaning
to suit
Usage
The Hebrew verb "arak" or "arik" primarily conveys the idea of lengthening or prolonging. It is often used in the context of extending time, patience, or physical dimensions. The term can be applied both literally, such as in the lengthening of days or life, and metaphorically, such as in the extension of patience or mercy.
Bible references
Ezra 4:14