עָרַב
a.rav (H6148)
to pledge
AI Word Study
The Hebrew word "a.rav" (H6148) is defined as "to pledge." This verb is part of the semantic domain of Covenant & Promise, indicating its significance in matters of commitment and agreement. With 22 occurrences in the Bible, "a.rav" is a relatively common term used to convey the idea of making a solemn promise or guarantee. The meaning of "a.rav" is closely tied to the concept of responsibility and accountability. When someone pledges or vows to do something, they are making a commitment that carries consequences if not fulfilled. This sense of obligation is a key aspect of the word's significance, highlighting the importance of keeping promises and honoring agreements. In the context of the Bible, "a.rav" is often used in situations where individuals or groups are making solemn commitments to God or to each other. This can include vows to follow certain rules or practices, to provide for others, or to pursue specific goals. The frequency and variety of "a.rav" occurrences suggest that making and keeping promises is a fundamental aspect of human relationships and spiritual life.
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I’ll be collateral for him. From my hand will you require him. If I don’t bring him to you, and set him before you, then let me bear the blame forever;
For your servant became collateral for the boy to my father, saying, ‘If I don’t bring him to you, then I will bear the blame to my father forever.’
Now therefore, please give pledges to my master the king of Assyria, and I will give you two thousand horses, if you are able on your part to set riders on them.
For they have taken of their daughters for themselves and for their sons, so that the holy offspring have mixed themselves with the peoples of the lands. Yes, the hand of the princes and rulers has been chief in this trespass.”
There were also some who said, “We are mortgaging our fields, our vineyards, and our houses. Let us get grain, because of the famine.”
“Now give a pledge. Be collateral for me with yourself. Who is there who will strike hands with me?
but mixed themselves with the nations, and learned their works.
Ensure your servant’s well-being. Don’t let the proud oppress me.
My son, if you have become collateral for your neighbor, if you have struck your hands in pledge for a stranger,
He who is collateral for a stranger will suffer for it, but he who refuses pledges of collateral is secure.
The heart knows its own bitterness and joy; he will not share these with a stranger.
A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.
Take the garment of one who puts up collateral for a stranger; and hold him in pledge for a wayward woman.
He who goes about as a tale-bearer reveals secrets; therefore don’t keep company with him who opens wide his lips.
Don’t you be one of those who strike hands, of those who are collateral for debts.
My son, fear Yahweh and the king. Don’t join those who are rebellious;
Take his garment when he puts up collateral for a stranger. Hold it for a wayward woman!
Now therefore, please make a pledge to my master the king of Assyria, and I will give you two thousand horses, if you are able on your part to set riders on them.
I chattered like a swallow or a crane. I moaned like a dove. My eyes weaken looking upward. Lord, I am oppressed. Be my security.”
Their prince will be one of them, and their ruler will proceed from among them. I will cause him to draw near, and he will approach me; for who is he who has had boldness to approach me?” says Yahweh.
The old men of Gebal and its wise men were your repairers of ship seams in you. All the ships of the sea with their mariners were in you to deal in your merchandise.
Your riches, your wares, your merchandise, your mariners, your pilots, your repairers of ship seams, the dealers in your merchandise, and all your men of war, who are in you, with all your company which is among you, will fall into the heart of the seas in the day of your ruin.