עֲרֹעֵרִי (a.ro.e.ri)
a.ro.e.ri
Aroerite
N:N--LGQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N--LG
Word Overview
The Hebrew term a.ro.er.i is a gentilic adjective meaning "Aroerite," identifying someone as an inhabitant of the town Aroer. It appears only once in the Bible, in 1 Chronicles 11:44, where it describes one of David’s mighty warriors.
Its root is the noun a.ro.er (H6177), which refers to the city itself located on the southern border of Moab. The name Aroer carries the sense of "destitute" or "ruins," likely reflecting its geographical position in an arid, exposed landscape. By adding the typical Hebrew suffix for nationality, the text transforms a place name into a personal identifier.
This single occurrence highlights how biblical genealogies and military lists used geographic origins to anchor individuals in history. The warrior is not just named but located, connecting his identity to a specific, albeit remote, border town. This usage underscores the importance of place in establishing lineage and loyalty within the ancient Israelite context.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Aroerite points to a person from a town known for its harsh, exposed landscape. In ancient Israel, your hometown was not just an address; it was part of your identity and your story. When the Bible lists David’s mighty warriors, it includes men from remote border towns like this one.
This reminds us that God sees value in every place and every person. You do not need to come from a famous city or a powerful family to serve faithfully. Your background, however humble or distant, is part of the unique way God uses you. Even those on the margins are included in His great purposes.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- the/ Aroerite1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- הָ/עֲרֹעֵרִֽי\׃\ \ס1×