Bible Dictionary
Aretas, Or Aretas
Aretas, or Aretas, is a name associated with Arabian royalty. It is commonly explained as meaning “graver” in the supplied lexical source.
Definition
Aretas is a name associated with Arabian royalty. The supplied lexical explanation gives its meaning as “graver.”
Biblical Usage
The supplied material provides no further biblical usage for Aretas.
Historical Background
The name was borne by more than one Arabian ruler.
Scripture References
2Macc 5:8
2 Corinthians 11:32
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(graver).