Original Word: אָרַח
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Arach
Pronunciation: ah-RAHK
Phonetic Spelling: (aw-rakh')
Definition: To prolong, to lengthen, to extend
Meaning: Arach

Arach, the name of three Israelites

From 'arach; way faring; Arach, the name of three Israelites: Arah.

see HEBREW 'arach

Word Origin
from arach
Definition
perhaps "traveler," an Isr. name
NASB Translation
Arah (4).

אָרַח proper name, masculine (traveler ?)

1 a man of Asher 1 Chronicles 7:39.

2 head of a family of returning exiles Ezra 2:5 = Nehemiah 7:10; perhaps= אָרַ֑ח Nehemiah 6:18.

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to journey or to travel.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the Hebrew name Arach, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew genealogical context. However, genealogical names in the Greek Septuagint may have transliterations or adaptations, but these are not directly linked to a specific Strong's Greek number.

Usage: The name Arach appears in genealogical contexts within the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the post-exilic period.

Context: Arach is mentioned in the context of the return from the Babylonian exile. He is listed among the descendants of Judah who returned to Jerusalem and Judah, each to his own town. The name appears in the genealogical records that highlight the restoration of the Jewish community after the Babylonian captivity. Arach is noted in the book of Nehemiah, which details the efforts to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem and restore the community's religious and social life. The mention of Arach underscores the continuity of the Judahite lineage and the fulfillment of God's promises to restore His people.

In Nehemiah 7:10 (BSB), the text states: "The descendants of Arach, 652." This passage is part of a larger list that enumerates the families and individuals who returned to Jerusalem under the leadership of Zerubbabel. The listing of Arach's descendants signifies their role in the re-establishment of the Jewish community and their contribution to the rebuilding efforts.

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