Original Word: עָרַב
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: `arab
Pronunciation: ah-RAHV
Phonetic Spelling: (aw-rab')
Definition: To mix, to pledge, to exchange, to become surety
Meaning: to grow dusky at sundown

be darkened, toward evening

A primitive root (identical with arab through the idea of covering with a texture); to grow dusky at sundown -- be darkened, (toward) evening.

see HEBREW arab

Word Origin
denominative verb from ereb
Definition
to become evening, grow dark
NASB Translation
close (1), evening (1), turns to gloom (1).

[עָרַב] verb denominative become evening; grow dark (?); —

Qal. Infinitive construct רָפָה הַיּוֺם לַעֲרוֺב Judges 19:9, but read probably נָטָה הַיּוֺם לַעֶרֶב ᵐ5^L GFM; Perfect3feminine singular figurative עָֽרְבָה Isaiah 24:11 all joy has grown dark, but read עָֽבְרָה has passed away Lo Gr Perles^{Anal. 91} Che^Hpt and others

Hiph`il Infinitive absolute הַשְׁכֵּם וְהַעֲרֵב 1 Samuel 17:16 doing it at morning and at evening.

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 3798 • νύξ (nyx): night
• Strong's Greek Number 2064 • ἔρχομαι (erchomai): to come, to go, often used in the context of time or events approaching, similar to the transition marked by evening.

These Greek entries reflect the thematic parallels in the New Testament, where the concept of night and the approach of evening are used to convey both literal and metaphorical meanings.

Usage: The verb עָרַב (ʿāraḇ) is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe the transition from day to night, specifically the onset of evening or dusk. It conveys the natural progression of time as daylight fades and darkness begins to settle.

Context: The Hebrew verb עָרַב (ʿāraḇ) is a primitive root that primarily denotes the action of becoming evening or growing dark. This term is used in various contexts within the Hebrew Scriptures to describe the natural phenomenon of dusk. It is often associated with the daily cycle of light and darkness, marking the end of the day and the beginning of night. The concept of evening in the biblical context is significant, as it often signifies a time of rest, reflection, and the transition into a new day according to the Hebrew reckoning of time, where a day begins at sunset.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the usage of עָרַב (ʿāraḇ) can be seen in passages that describe the setting of the sun and the onset of evening. For example, in Genesis 24:63, "And Isaac went out to meditate in the field toward evening," the term captures the time of day when Isaac chose to reflect and pray. The evening is a recurring theme in biblical narratives, often serving as a backdrop for significant events and divine encounters.

The verb is also used metaphorically to describe the fading of light or the dimming of understanding, as seen in prophetic and poetic literature. The imagery of dusk and darkness can symbolize uncertainty, the unknown, or the approach of judgment, contrasting with the clarity and revelation associated with daylight.

וְהַעֲרֵ֑ב והערב לַעֲרֹ֗ב לערב עָֽרְבָה֙ ערבה ‘ā·rə·ḇāh ‘ārəḇāh areVah la‘ărōḇ la·‘ă·rōḇ laaRo vehaaRev wə·ha·‘ă·rêḇ wəha‘ărêḇInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts