עֲרֻבָּה ʻărubbâh
Meaning
something given as security, i.e. (literally) a token (of safety) or (metaphorically) a bondsman
In the King James Version: pledge, surety.
Derivation: feminine passive participle of H6048 (עֲנַמֶּלֶךְ) in the sense of a bargain or exchange;
Where it is used
- 1 Samuel 17:18 Take also these ten portions of cheese to the commander of their unit. Check on the welfare of your brothers and bring back an assurance from them.
- Proverbs 17:18 A man lacking judgment strikes hands in pledge and puts up security for his neighbor.