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H6200

עֲרֹעֵרִי

ʻĂrôʻêrîy /ar-o-ay-ree'/ Ask about this word
Rootpatronymically from עֲרוֹעֵר
Meaningan Aroerite or inhabitant of Aroer
KJV usageAroerite.

Word Study

In depth

A plain-language study of ʻĂrôʻêrîy — the range of meaning it carries, how Scripture actually uses it, and where it points. Written for readers who don’t know the original language.

Core Meaning & Semantic Range

The Hebrew word ʻĂrôʻêrîy, represented by H6200, is a term used to identify an Aroerite or inhabitant of Aroer. It is a patronymic term derived from עֲרוֹעֵר. This specific word is exceptionally rare, appearing only 1 time in 1 unique verse in the Bible.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

The singular biblical context for H6200 is a genealogical list in 1 Chronicles, which names the mighty men who served King David. The term Aroerite is used to identify the origin of Hothan, whose sons, Shama and Jehiel, are included in this distinguished group of warriors 1 Chronicles 11:44. This places the word's usage squarely within the purpose of establishing geographic and familial identity within a historical record.

Related Words & Concepts

Several other words appear in the same verse, providing a complete picture of this specific entry in the list:

  • H5814 ʻUzzîyâʼ (Uzzia): An Israelite listed in the same verse, identified as an Ashterathite.
  • H6254 ʻAshtᵉrâthîy (Ashterathite): A term for an inhabitant of Ashtaroth, used to describe Uzzia 1 Chronicles 11:44.
  • H8091 Shâmâʻ (Shama): Meaning "obedient," this is the name of one of the sons of Hothan the Aroerite.
  • H3273 Yᵉʻîyʼêl (Jehiel): Defined as "carried away of God," this is the name of Shama's brother.
  • H1121 bên (son): This word, meaning son, is used to establish the direct relationship between Shama and Jehiel and their father 1 Chronicles 11:44.
  • H2369 Chôwthâm (Hothan): The name of the father from Aroer, whose name means "seal."

Theological Significance

While H6200 is a descriptive term and not inherently theological, its context carries significance.

  • Genealogical Record: Its inclusion in the meticulous records of 1 Chronicles underscores the biblical importance of lineage and heritage. Identifying Hothan as the Aroerite permanently records his family's origin and their place in the history of David's kingdom.
  • Unity of Service: The list in which "the Aroerite" appears includes men from diverse backgrounds and locations, such as Uzzia the Ashterathite 1 Chronicles 11:44. This highlights the gathering of various clans under David's leadership, united in their service.
  • Honoring Faithfulness: By naming these individuals and their origins, the scripture honors their commitment and service. The term Aroerite functions as part of the official recognition of a family's contribution.

Summary

In summary, H6200 is a precise geographical identifier, an Aroerite. Its sole appearance in scripture is to establish the origin of Hothan, the father of two of David's mighty men 1 Chronicles 11:44. The term's value lies not in complex theology but in its role within the biblical emphasis on detailed historical and genealogical records, which serve to honor individuals and demonstrate the unified strength of the nation.

How the KJV Renders It

Translation

Strong’s lists the renderings but not their weight. These are counted from the King James text of the tagged verses — the bar under each is how often the translators actually reached for it. Select one to filter the occurrences below.

Grammatical Forms

Morphology

In the Hebrew Old Testament, this word appears as a noun across 1 occurrence, inflected in 1 grammatical form — each row is one form, and the bar is how often it is that form. Select any form to read what each part of its name means, and to filter the occurrence list to it.

  • עֲרֹעֵרִי

Related Words

Related

Other entries the study above points to — each one is drawn from a reference it makes. Follow the trail to see how the words connect.

H5814 עֻזִּיָּא perhaps for עֻזִּיָּה; Uzzija, an Israelite; Uzzia. H6254 עַשְׁתְּרָתִי patrial from עַשְׁתָּרוֹת; an Ashterathite or inhabitant of Ashtaroth; Ashterathite. H8091 שָׁמָע from שָׁמַע; obedient; Shama, an Israelite; Shama. H3273 יְעִיאֵל from יָעָה and אֵל; carried away of God; Jeiel, the name of six Israelites; Jeiel, Jehiel. Compare יְעוּאֵל. H1121 בֵּן from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, inclu H2369 חוֹתָם the same as חוֹתָם; seal; Chotham, the name of two Israelites; Hotham, Hothan.

Theographic Context

Context

The people, places, and span of history the verses containing this word touch on — drawn from the theographic tagging of Scripture. Select any name to isolate its verses in the occurrence list.

Biblical Distribution

Distribution

1 verse, all in 1 Chronicles — and none of the other 38 Old Testament books.

Every Occurrence

Concordance

Every verse where the word is tagged in the King James text. Filter by book, by the English word the translators chose, by grammatical form, or search within the verses.

Sources. Definition and numbering: James Strong, Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (1890). Morphology: STEPBible / Tyndale House (CC BY). Verse tagging: the King James text keyed to Strong’s numbers. Every count on this page is computed from the tagged corpus, not estimated.