Original Word: אֻרְוָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: urvah
Pronunciation: er-VAH
Phonetic Spelling: (oor-vaw')
Definition: Nakedness, shame, indecency
Meaning: a herding-place for, an animal

stall

Or rarayah {ar-aw'-yah'}; from 'arah (in the sense of feeding); a herding-place for an animal -- stall.

see HEBREW 'arah

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to feed or to tend.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G5336 (φατνή, phatnē), which also refers to a manger or stall. This term is famously used in the New Testament in the context of the nativity story, where Jesus is laid in a manger (Luke 2:7, BSB). The Greek term shares a similar function in describing a place where animals are fed and housed, highlighting the continuity of such facilities across different cultures and time periods in the biblical narrative.

Usage: The term is used in the context of a place where animals, particularly horses, are kept. It appears in the Hebrew Bible to describe stables or stalls.

Context: • The Hebrew word אֻרְוָה (urvah) is used to denote a stable or stall, a place designated for housing animals, especially horses. This term is found in the context of ancient Israelite society, where horses were valuable assets, often used in warfare and transportation. The word appears in 1 Kings 4:26, where it is mentioned in the context of King Solomon's extensive stables: "Solomon had four thousand stalls for his chariot horses and twelve thousand horses." (BSB)
• The use of אֻרְוָה reflects the importance of maintaining organized and secure facilities for animals, which were integral to the economic and military strength of a kingdom. The presence of such stables indicates a level of wealth and resources, as maintaining a large number of horses required significant infrastructure and management.
• In the broader biblical narrative, the mention of stables and stalls underscores the logistical and administrative capabilities of Israel's monarchy, particularly during the reign of Solomon, who is noted for his wisdom and prosperity.

אֻֽרְי֤וֹת אֻרְוֹ֥ת ארות אריות וְאֻֽרָוֹת֙ וארות ’ur·wōṯ ’ur·yō·wṯ ’urwōṯ ’uryōwṯ urVot urYot veuraVot wə’urāwōṯ wə·’u·rā·wōṯInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts