Original Word: אֲרִיאֵל
Part of Speech: Proper Name
Transliteration: Ari'el
Pronunciation: ah-ree-EL
Phonetic Spelling: (ar-ee-ale')
Definition: Ariel
Meaning: Ariel

Ariel

The same as 'ariy'el; Ariel, a symbolical name for Jerusalem, also the name of an Israelite -- Ariel.

see HEBREW 'ariy'el

Word Origin
from ari and el
Definition
"lioness of El," a symbolic name for Jer.
NASB Translation
Ariel (5).

Word Origin: Derived from the combination of two Hebrew words: אֲרִי (ari), meaning "lion," and אֵל (el), meaning "God."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the Hebrew name "Ariel." The concept and symbolism associated with "Ariel" as "Lion of God" or "Heroic" are unique to the Hebrew context and do not have a direct Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament.

Usage: The term "Ariel" is used as a proper noun in the Hebrew Bible. It appears in various contexts, including as a symbolic name for Jerusalem and as a personal name.

Context: • Ariel as a Symbolic Name for Jerusalem: In Isaiah 29:1-2, 7, "Ariel" is used as a symbolic name for Jerusalem. The prophet Isaiah refers to Jerusalem as "Ariel," indicating its strength and significance as the city of God. The passage speaks of distress and judgment upon the city, yet also hints at its eventual deliverance. The use of "Ariel" underscores the city's role as a central place of worship and its association with divine power.
• Isaiah 29:1 (BSB): "Woe to you, Ariel, Ariel, the city where David camped! Year upon year let your festivals recur."
• Ariel as a Personal Name: The name "Ariel" is also used for individuals in the Bible. In Ezra 8:16, Ariel is listed among the leaders sent by Ezra to bring Levites to Jerusalem. This usage highlights the name's popularity and its connotation of strength and leadership.
• Ezra 8:16 (BSB): "Then I summoned Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, who were leaders, and Joiarib and Elnathan, who were men of learning."

אֲרִיאֵ֑ל אֲרִיאֵ֔ל אֲרִיאֵ֣ל אריאל כַּאֲרִיאֵֽל׃ כאריאל׃ לַֽאֲרִיאֵ֑ל לַאֲרִיאֵ֡ל לאריאל ka’ărî’êl ka·’ă·rî·’êl kaariEl la’ărî’êl la·’ă·rî·’êl laariElInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts