Strong's Lexicon ceren: Lord, Ruler, Tyrant Original Word: סֶרֶן Word Origin: Of uncertain derivation Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "ceren" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific term related to Philistine governance. However, the concept of rulers or lords can be related to Greek terms like "archon" (G758) or "kurios" (G2962), which denote authority and lordship. Usage: The Hebrew word "ceren" is used to denote a lord or ruler, specifically referring to the Philistine lords. It is a term that appears in the context of leadership and governance, often associated with the five principal cities of the Philistines: Ashdod, Gaza, Ashkelon, Gath, and Ekron. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near East, the Philistines were one of the prominent groups that inhabited the coastal regions of Canaan. They were known for their advanced iron technology and were often in conflict with the Israelites. The term "ceren" reflects the political structure of the Philistines, where each of the five major cities was governed by its own lord or ruler. These rulers held significant power and influence, both politically and militarily. Brown-Driver-Briggs I. [סֶ֫רֶן]21 noun masculine tyrant, lord (Philistine loan-word); — plural absolute הַסְּרָנִים Judges 16:30 2t.; construct סַרְנֵי Judges 3:3 16t.; suffix סַרְנֵיכֶם 1 Samuel 6:4; — only of tyrants, lords of the Philistines, five in number Judges 3:3; Joshua 13:3 (D), 1 Samuel 6:16,18 compare 1 Samuel 6:4, i.e. apparently, one ruling each of the five cities (named 1 Samuel 6:17); without the numeral Judges 16:5 6t. Judges 16; 1 Samuel 5:8 7t. 1Samuel; + 1 Chronicles 12:20 (Bear Ginsb; v.1 Chronicles 12:19 van d. H.). II. [סֶ֫רֶן] noun [masculine] axle (Aramaic [סַרְעַמָּה] see סעף. סרף see שׂרף. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance lord, plate From an unused root of uncertain meaning; an axle; figuratively, a peer -- lord, plate. Forms and Transliterations הַסְּרָנִ֔ים הַסְּרָנִ֖ים הסרנים וְסַרְנֵ֣י וְסַרְנֵ֤י וּלְסַרְנֵיכֶֽם׃ ולסרניכם׃ וסרני לְסַרְנֵ֨י לסרני סַרְנֵ֣י סַרְנֵ֤י סַרְנֵ֥י סַרְנֵ֨י סַרְנֵֽי־ סרני סרני־ has·sə·rā·nîm hasseraNim hassərānîm lə·sar·nê ləsarnê lesarNei sar·nê sar·nê- sarnê sarnê- sarNei ū·lə·sar·nê·ḵem ulesarneiChem ūləsarnêḵem vesarNei wə·sar·nê wəsarnêLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joshua 13:3 HEB: תֵּחָשֵׁ֑ב חֲמֵ֣שֶׁת ׀ סַרְנֵ֣י פְלִשְׁתִּ֗ים הָעַזָּתִ֤י NAS: the five lords of the Philistines: KJV: five lords of the Philistines; INT: is counted five lords of the Philistines the Gazite Judges 3:3 Judges 16:5 Judges 16:8 Judges 16:18 Judges 16:18 Judges 16:23 Judges 16:27 Judges 16:30 1 Samuel 5:8 1 Samuel 5:11 1 Samuel 6:4 1 Samuel 6:4 1 Samuel 6:12 1 Samuel 6:16 1 Samuel 6:18 1 Samuel 7:7 1 Samuel 29:2 1 Samuel 29:6 1 Samuel 29:7 1 Kings 7:30 1 Chronicles 12:20 22 Occurrences |
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