Strong's H6161 · Hebrew
עֲרֻבָּה
ʻărubbâh · /ar-oob-baw'/
Definition
something given as security, i.e. (literally) a token (of safety) or (metaphorically) a bondsman
KJV: pledge, surety.
Root / derivation: feminine passive participle of H6048 (עֲנַמֶּלֶךְ) in the sense of a bargain or exchange;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered עֲרֻבָּה across 2 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H6161 (ʻărubbâh) mean?
something given as security, i.e. (literally) a token (of safety) or (metaphorically) a bondsman
How many times does H6161 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H6161 (עֲרֻבָּה) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “pledge.”
How is ʻărubbâh translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H6161 is rendered as “pledge” (1×), “surety” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word עֲרֻבָּה come from?
feminine passive participle of H6048 (עֲנַמֶּלֶךְ) in the sense of a bargain or exchange;