אֲרִיסַי (a.ri.say)
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Arisai
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
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Word Overview
The name Arisai appears only once in Scripture, listed as one of the ten sons of Haman executed in Esther 9:9. It is a proper noun with no broader theological definition or narrative role beyond this brief genealogical record.
Lexical sources suggest a possible meaning of "lion of my banners," though the etymology remains uncertain. The name serves primarily to identify Haman’s lineage, emphasizing the completeness of the family’s removal rather than offering insight into the individual’s character or actions.
Its single occurrence highlights the historical specificity of the Esther narrative. By naming each son, the text underscores the thoroughness of the judgment against Haman’s house, leaving no ambiguity about the outcome for his descendants.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Arisai appears in a single verse of Scripture, listed among the ten sons of Haman who were executed (Esther 9:9). While it is a proper noun with no independent theological definition, its inclusion serves a specific narrative purpose. The text does not merely summarize their deaths but lists each son by name, including Arisai.
This detailed enumeration underscores the completeness of the judgment against Haman’s house. By naming every individual, the biblical record leaves no ambiguity about the outcome for his descendants. It highlights the historical specificity of the Esther narrative, ensuring that the family line is fully accounted for in its removal.
For your faith, this detail reminds us of God’s sovereignty in history. Even in moments of intense conflict, the outcomes are precise and final. The record of Arisai stands as a testament to the thoroughness of divine justice, offering comfort that evil does not go unanswered.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Arisai1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- אֲרִיסַ֔י1×
Key Verses
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Esther 9:9
Parmashta, Arisai, Aridai, and Vaizatha,
This verse lists Arisai among Haman's sons, emphasizing the specific and complete nature of the judgment against Haman's entire family line.