Original Word: אֶרֶב
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: ereb
Pronunciation: EH-reb
Phonetic Spelling: (eh'-reb)
Definition: Evening
Meaning: ambuscade

den, lie in wait

From 'arab; ambuscade -- den, lie in wait.

see HEBREW 'arab

Word Origin
from arab
Definition
a lying in wait, a covert, lair
NASB Translation
lair (1), lie in wait (1).

[אֶ֫רֶב] אָ֑רֶב noun [masculine] —

1 a lying-in-wait Job 38:40.

2 covert, lair Job 37:8 ("" מְעֹנֹת).

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb אָרַב (arab), which means "to lie in wait" or "to ambush."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct one-to-one correspondence in the Greek Strong's entries for the Hebrew אֶרֶב, the concept of ambush or lying in wait can be related to Greek terms that describe similar tactics or strategies in warfare. However, specific Greek entries would need to be identified based on the context and usage in the Septuagint or New Testament passages that convey similar themes of ambush or surprise attack.

Usage: The word is used in the context of military tactics, where a group lies in wait to surprise and attack an unsuspecting enemy. It is often associated with stealth and surprise in warfare.

Context: • The term אֶרֶב appears in the Hebrew Bible to describe a military tactic involving surprise and stealth. It is used in narratives where armies or groups of people set up ambushes to gain a strategic advantage over their enemies. This tactic is characterized by its element of surprise, often leading to a decisive victory or significant impact on the outcome of a battle.
• In the Berean Standard Bible, the concept of ambush is illustrated in various passages, highlighting the cunning and strategic planning involved in such military maneuvers. For example, in Joshua 8:2, the Israelites are instructed to set an ambush against the city of Ai: "You shall do to Ai and its king as you did to Jericho and its king, except that you may carry off their plunder and livestock for yourselves. Set an ambush behind the city."
• The use of ambushes in biblical narratives underscores the importance of wisdom and strategy in warfare, as well as the reliance on divine guidance for success in battle. The ambush is not merely a physical tactic but also a reflection of the broader themes of divine justice and the fulfillment of God's promises to His people.

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