Strong’s H0750

אָרֵךְ

Part of speech

Adjective

Transliteration

arek

Pronunciation

ah-rek

Definition

Long, slow to

Meaning

long

Usage

The Hebrew word "arek" is primarily used to describe something that is long in duration or slow in action. In a biblical context, it often refers to God's patience or longsuffering, particularly His willingness to withhold immediate judgment and extend mercy.

Bible references

Exodus 34:6;Numbers 14:18;Nehemiah 9:17;Psalm 86:15;Psalm 103:8;Psalm 145:8;Proverbs 14:29;Proverbs 15:18;Proverbs 16:32;Ecclesiastes 7:8;Jeremiah 15:15;Ezekiel 17:3;Joel 2:13;Jonah 4:2;Nahum 1:3