Definition: The word 'arousing' in the Bible means to stir up, to draw forth, or to induce; it refers specifically to a stirring of the heart. It comes from the Hebrew root 'arah', meaning "to raise," "to draw forth," and "to produce." This term is used in various contexts in the New Testament, such as describing an angel's work in raising up Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 16:24-31).