Strong's H6149 · Hebrew
עָרֵב
ʻârêb · /aw-rabe'/
Number
H6149
Language
Hebrew
Original word
עָרֵב
Transliteration
ʻârêb
Pronunciation
aw-rabe'
KJV occurrences
8 verses
Definition
to be agreeable
KJV: be pleasant(-ing), take pleasure in, be sweet.
Root / derivation: a primitive root (rather identical with H6148 (עָרַב) through the idea of close association);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered עָרֵב across 8 verses.
sweet5×
pleasant1×
pleasing1×
pleasure1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
8 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Proverbs2 verses
Jeremiah2 verses
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H6149 (ʻârêb) mean?
to be agreeable
How many times does H6149 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H6149 (עָרֵב) appears in 8 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “sweet.”
How is ʻârêb translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H6149 is rendered as “sweet” (5×), “pleasant” (1×), “pleasing” (1×), “pleasure” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word עָרֵב come from?
a primitive root (rather identical with H6148 (עָרַב) through the idea of close association);