ʼârôk — H752

Definition

adjective

long

1. long
1. of time
2. of God's wisdom (fig.)

Usually translated as

long

Origin

from H748

• Derived from ʼârak (H748)

Greek equivalents

• makrán (G3112)
• makrós (G3117)

Occurrences

ʼârôk occurs 3 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: 2 Samuel (1), Job (1), Jeremiah (1)

• 2 Samuel 3:1 — Now there was long (אֲרֻכָּ֔ה) war between the house of Saul and the house of David: but David waxed stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul waxed weaker and weaker.
• Job 11:9 — The measure thereof is longer (אֲרֻכָּ֣ה) than the earth, and broader than the sea.
• Jeremiah 29:28 — For therefore he sent unto us in Babylon, saying, This captivity is long (אֲרֻכָּ֣ה): build ye houses, and dwell in them; and plant gardens, and eat the fruit of them.