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ἀρραβών

Word data

• Strongs: G07280

• Alternate spellings:

(T, ἀραβ-: [II Co 1:22](2Co 1:22) [5:5](2Co 5:5)), -ώνος, ὁ,

• Principle Parts:

• Part of speech:

• Instances in Scripture: 3

• All Scriptures cited: Yes

Etymology:

• LXX/Hebrew glosses:

in LXX: [Ge 38:17](Gen 38:17), [18](Gen 38:18), [20](Gen 38:20) (עֵרָבוֹן)*;

• Time Period/Ancient Authors:

• Related words:

• Antonyms for all senses

• Synonyms for all senses:

Senses

Sense 1.0:

Definition:

Glosses:

an earnest;

Explanation:

Citations:

an earnest, part payment in advance for security, a first instalment: [II Co 1:22](2Co 1:22) [5:5](2Co 5:5), [Eph 1:14](Eph 1:14). (The word is found in cl. and was prob. brought to Greece by the Phœnicians (AR, Eph., 1:14). It is found in π. with both spellings (v. Milligan, NTD, 73). In MGr. ἀρραβῶνα is an engagement ring; v. MM, s.v.)†