Strong’s H4627
מַעֲרָב
Part of speech
Noun Masculine
Transliteration
ma`arab
Pronunciation
mah-ah-RAHV
Definition
West, sunset
Meaning
traffic, mercantile goods
Usage
The Hebrew word "maarab" primarily refers to the direction of the west or the time of sunset. In the ancient Hebrew context, directions were often described in relation to the position of the sun, with "maarab" indicating the place where the sun sets. This term is used to denote the western direction or the concept of evening.
Bible references
Ezekiel 27:9;Ezekiel 27:13;Ezekiel 27:17;Ezekiel 27:19;Ezekiel 27:25;Ezekiel 27:27;Ezekiel 27:27;Ezekiel 27:33;Ezekiel 27:34