אֲרָא (a.ra)
a.ra
Ara
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The Hebrew name אֲרָא, transliterated as Ara, appears only once in the Bible, in 1 Chronicles 7:38. It identifies a specific man from the tribe of Asher during the period of the Divided Monarchy. He is recorded as the son of Ithran and the brother of Jephunneh and Pispa.
The name itself carries the meaning "lion." This etymology connects the individual to the symbolic strength often associated with that animal in ancient Near Eastern culture. Despite this powerful linguistic root, the text provides no further narrative about his life or deeds beyond his genealogical placement.
Its solitary occurrence highlights how the biblical record preserves the names of ordinary individuals alongside major figures. For Ara, the entry serves primarily to anchor him within the lineage of Asher, ensuring his place in the tribal history without offering additional biographical detail.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Ara means "lion," a symbol of strength and courage in ancient culture. Though this word appears only once in Scripture, it reminds us that God values every individual within His people. Even those with brief mentions are part of a larger, meaningful story.
In 1 Chronicles 7:38, Ara is listed among the sons of Jether, connecting him to the tribe of Asher. This genealogy shows how ordinary lives contribute to the historical record of Israel. It encourages us that our own names and stories matter to God, even if they seem small in the grand narrative.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Ara1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וַ/אְרָֽא\׃1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 7:38
The sons of Jether: Jephunneh, Pispa, and Ara.
This verse places Ara within the lineage of Asher, showing how his name preserves his identity as a son of Jether alongside his brothers Jephunneh and Pispa.