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Metaphysical meaning of Arisai (mbd)

Metaphysical meaning of Arisai (mbd)
Arisai, a-rl'-sai (Pers.)--arrow of AriÆ; arrow of Vishnii; excellence.

One of the ten sons of Haman the Agagite; he was hanged with his brothers (Esth. 9:9).

Meta. The significance is virtually the same as that of Aridai and Aridatha, which see. Arisai also bespeaks the swiftness of the arrow and its ability to pierce, to penetrate. These qualities are attributed to the errors that this name signifies.

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Preceding Entry: Arioch
Following Entry: Aristarchus