Strong's H750 · Hebrew
אָרֵךְ
ʼârêk · /aw-rake'/
Definition
long
KJV: long(-suffering, -winged), patient, slow (to anger).
Root / derivation: from H748 (אָרַךְ);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered אָרֵךְ across 13 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
13 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Psalms3 verses
But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.
Psalms 103:8The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. plentious: Heb. great in mercy
Psalms 145:8The LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy. of great: Heb. great in mercy
Proverbs3 verses
He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. hasty: Heb. short of spirit
Proverbs 15:18A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
Proverbs 16:32He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
Ecclesiastes1 verse
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H750 (ʼârêk) mean?
long
How many times does H750 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H750 (אָרֵךְ) appears in 13 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “slow.”
How is ʼârêk translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H750 is rendered as “slow” (9×), “longsuffering” (3×), “patient” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word אָרֵךְ come from?
from H748 (אָרַךְ);