Original Word: אַרְוָדִי
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: Arvadiy
Pronunciation: ar-vaw-DEE
Phonetic Spelling: (ar-vaw-dee')
Definition: Arvadite
Meaning: an Arvadite, citizen of Arvad

Arvadite

Patrial from 'Arvad; an Arvadite or citizen of Arvad -- Arvadite.

see HEBREW 'Arvad

Word Origin
from Arvad
Definition
inhab. of Arvad
NASB Translation
Arvadite (1), Arvadites (1).

אַרְוָדִי adjective, of a people with article as collective noun (Assyrian Arudai, etc. COT^Gloss) mentioned among Canaanites, הָאַרְוָדִי Genesis 10:18 = 1 Chronicles 1:16.

Word Origin: Derived from אַרְוָד (Arvad), a city located on an island off the coast of present-day Syria.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the term "Arvadite" as it is a specific ethnic designation within the Hebrew Bible. However, related Greek terms might be found in discussions of Canaanite peoples or maritime activities in the Septuagint or other Greek texts.

Usage: The term "Arvadite" is used in the context of genealogical listings and descriptions of ancient peoples in the Bible. It specifically refers to the descendants or inhabitants of the city of Arvad.

Context: • The Arvadites are mentioned in the genealogical records of the descendants of Noah. In Genesis 10:18 and 1 Chronicles 1:16, the Arvadites are listed among the descendants of Canaan, indicating their origin as part of the Canaanite tribes. The city of Arvad itself was a significant maritime city located on an island in the Mediterranean Sea, known for its seafaring and trade. The Arvadites, as inhabitants of this city, were likely involved in these maritime activities.
• In Ezekiel 27:8, the Arvadites are mentioned in the context of Tyre's maritime prowess, where they are noted as rowers for the ships of Tyre, highlighting their skills and contributions to the naval strength of the region. This reference underscores the Arvadites' reputation as skilled seafarers and their integration into the broader economic and military networks of the ancient Near East.
• The historical and geographical significance of Arvad and its inhabitants is further supported by archaeological findings, which reveal the city's role as a hub of trade and cultural exchange in the ancient world. The Arvadites, therefore, represent a distinct group within the Canaanite lineage, contributing to the rich tapestry of ancient Near Eastern history.

הָֽאַרְוָדִ֥י הָאַרְוָדִ֥י הארודי hā’arwāḏî hā·’ar·wā·ḏî haarvaDiInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts