H6161 עֲרֻבָּה

Strong's Hebrew Concordance · 2 KJV occurrences

עֲרֻבָּה

ʻărubbâh · ar-oob-baw'

Definition

something given as security, i.e. (literally) a token (of safety) or (metaphorically) a bondsman

KJV Renderings

pledge, surety.

Derivation / Etymology

feminine passive participle of H6048 (עֲנַמֶּלֶךְ) in the sense of a bargain or exchange;

KJV Verses (2)

1 Samuel 17:18And carry these ten cheeses unto the captain of their thousand, and look how thy brethren fare, and take their pledge.
Proverbs 17:18A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.