Original Word: ערך
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: arach
Pronunciation: ah-RAHK
Phonetic Spelling: (aw-rakh')
Definition: To arrange, set in order, prepare
Meaning: to travel

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3903 (paratithemi): To set before, to place beside, often used in the context of setting a table or presenting food.

- G5021 (tasso): To arrange, to appoint, often used in the context of ordering or assigning.

Usage: The Hebrew verb "arach" primarily means to arrange or set in order. It is often used in contexts where items are organized or prepared, such as setting a table, arranging a battle line, or preparing a sacrifice. The term conveys a sense of intentionality and purpose in the arrangement, reflecting an orderly and thoughtful process.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the concept of order was significant, both in daily life and religious practices. The act of arranging or setting things in order was not merely functional but often carried symbolic meaning. For example, arranging the showbread in the Tabernacle was a ritual act that symbolized God's provision and presence. Similarly, arranging a battle line was a strategic act that demonstrated readiness and discipline. The use of "arach" in these contexts underscores the importance of preparation and order in both sacred and secular activities.

Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to wander, journey, go
NASB Translation
goes (1), traveler (1), traveler* (1), wayfarer (1), wayfarers' (1).

אָרַח verb wander, journey, go (Phoenician ארךְ in מארח, probably = מְאָרֵחַ compare Ethiopic lead, conduct, see Nö^{ZMG 1888, 472}; epithet of god Eshmun, Sabean ארחֿ DHM^{Epigr. Denkm. p. 70}, Aramaic אוֺרֵחַ, traveller) —

Qal Perfect וְאָרַה consecutive Job 34:8; Participle אֹרֵחַ Judges 19:17 +; plural אֹרְהִים Jeremiah 9:1; —

1 journey, go, with עִם figurative of association, companionship Job 34:8 לְחֶבְרָה עִםמֹּֿעֲלֵי אָ֑וֶן וְלָלֶכֶת עִםאַֿנְשֵׁיֶֿ˜רשַׁע׃ ׳וְא (compare also הלך Psalm 1:1).

2 Participle wandering, wayfaring, journeying, הָאִישׁ הָאֹרֵחַ Judges 19:17; as substantive wanderer, wayfarer, traveller אֹרֵחַ 2 Samuel 12:4 ("" הֵלֶךְ), Jeremiah 14:8 ("" גֵּר, in simile of ׳י); מְלוֺן אֹרְחִים wayfarers' lodging-place Jeremiah 9:1.

wayfaring

A primitive root; to travel -- go, wayfaring (man).

אֹֽרְחִ֔ים ארחים הָאֹרֵ֖חַ הארח וְאָרַ֣ח וּכְאֹרֵ֖חַ וארח וכארח לָאֹרֵ֖חַ לארח ’ō·rə·ḥîm ’ōrəḥîm hā’ōrêaḥ hā·’ō·rê·aḥ haoReach lā’ōrêaḥ lā·’ō·rê·aḥ laoReach oreChim ū·ḵə·’ō·rê·aḥ ucheoReach ūḵə’ōrêaḥ veaRach wə’āraḥ wə·’ā·raḥInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts