עָרַךְ
a.rakh
“to arrange”
Definition
to set in a row, i.e. arrange, put in order (in a very wide variety of applications)
a primitive root;
- to arrange, set or put or lay in order, set in array, prepare, order, ordain, handle, furnish, esteem, equal, direct, compare 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to arrange or set or lay in order, arrange, state in order, set forth (a legal case), set in place 1a2) to compare, be comparable
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Grammar & Morphology
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Occurrences
עָרַךְ appears 62 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
The Ammonites marched out and arrayed themselves for battle at the entrance to the city, while the kings who had come stayed by themselves in the open country.
When Joab saw the battle lines before him and behind him, he selected some of the best men of Israel and arrayed them against the Arameans.
To whom will you liken God?To what image will you compare Him?
Behold, now that I have prepared my case,I know that I will be vindicated.
Then Aaron’s sons the priests are to arrange the pieces, including the head and the fat, atop the burning wood on the altar.
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