Lexical Definition
אֲרֻחָה ʼăruchâh (ar-oo-khaw') ration H:N-F
feminine passive participle of אָרַח (in the sense of appointing)
allowance, diet, dinner, victuals.
- a ration of food
1) meal, allowance, ration
1a) food
1b) diet
Usage: 5 forms in 6 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וַאֲרֻחָת֗וֹ | and allowance his | 2Kgs.25.30 • Jer.52.34 |
| אֲרֻחָ֥ה | a food allowance | Jer.40.5 |
| אֲרֻחַת֩ | an allowance of | Jer.52.34 |
| אֲרֻחַ֨ת | an allowance of | 2Kgs.25.30 |
| אֲרֻחַ֣ת | a portion of | Prov.15.17 |
Brown-Driver-Briggs
אֲרֻחָה noun feminine meal, allowance (of food) absolute Jer 40:5 construct אֲרֻחַת יָרָק Prov 15:17 a portion of herbs, i.e. a slender meal; elsewhere of allowance given to captive king Jehoiachin, תָּמִיד ׳א a continual allowance 2Kgs 25:30 = Jer 52:34 אֲרֻחָתוֺ ib. = id.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 2 Kings | 25:30 |
| Proverbs | 15:17 |
| Jeremiah | 40:5 · 52:34 |