Strong’s H6156

עָרֵב

Part of speech

Adjective

Transliteration

`areb

Pronunciation

ah-reb

Definition

Pledge, surety, guarantee

Meaning

pleasant

Usage

The Hebrew word "areb" primarily refers to a pledge or a guarantee, often in the context of a person who offers themselves as a surety for another. This concept is deeply rooted in the idea of taking responsibility for someone else's obligations or debts. In the Old Testament, it is used to describe a person who becomes a guarantor for another, ensuring that the obligations of the latter are fulfilled.

Bible references

Songs 2:14