אָרַשׂ
To engage for matrimony
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What does אָרַשׂ (erastikh) mean in the Bible?
אָרַשׂ (erastikh) is a Hebrew word meaning "to engage for matrimony". to engage for matrimony BDB: betroth Usage: betroth, espouse. Formal covenant re-engagement. This term runs through the canonical themes of Covenant.
Meaning
Contractual commitment to marriage with legal standing; marks transition from betrothal to covenant bond
to engage for matrimony BDB: betroth Usage: betroth, espouse.
Why This Word Matters
Formal covenant re-engagement. Hosea 2:14-23
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
Pual intensive passive — intensive action received by the subject 3×
Piel intensive active — emphasizes thoroughness or repeated action 3×
Canonical Themes
Biblical Occurrences
Each occurrence shows the passage reference, the original language term as it appears in that context, its transliteration, and the contextual sense.
Old Testament Witnesses
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