ἀρραβών

arrabōnNoun (Masculine)G0728

guarantee

From: of Hebrew origin (H06162);

Short Definition

a pledge, i.e. part of the purchase-money or property given in advance as security for the rest

Full Lexicon Entry

-ώνος, ὁ, an earnest, part payment in advance for security, a first instalment. (The word is found in cl. and was prob. brought to Greece by the Phænicians . It is found in π. with both spellings (see Milligan, NTD, 73). In MGr. *ἀρραβῶνα *is an engagement ring; see MM, )
LXX Usage: (עֲרָבוֹן)*

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)

Morphology G:N-M

DescriptionGreek Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

2 Corinthians
2
Ephesians
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Corinthians 1:22
  • 2 Corinthians 5:5
  • Ephesians 1:14

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