Strong's Lexicon Tseruyah: Zeruiah Original Word: צְרוּיָה Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root צָרַע (tsara), meaning "to be diseased" or "to be leprous," though the name itself does not imply leprosy. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the name Zeruiah in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a Hebrew proper noun specific to the Old Testament. Usage: Zeruiah is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. It is most notably the name of the mother of three of King David's prominent military leaders: Joab, Abishai, and Asahel. The name itself does not carry a specific meaning in the context of the biblical narrative, but it is often associated with strength and leadership due to her sons' roles. Cultural and Historical Background: In the cultural context of ancient Israel, lineage and family connections were significant. Zeruiah is mentioned primarily in relation to her sons, who were key figures in King David's military campaigns. Her sons' loyalty and military prowess were crucial to David's consolidation of power. The mention of Zeruiah highlights the importance of maternal lineage in the biblical narrative, as her sons are often referred to as "sons of Zeruiah," emphasizing her role in their identity. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as tsori Definition an Isr. woman NASB Translation Zeruiah (26). Brown-Driver-Briggs צְרוּיָה proper name, feminine Σαρουια: mother of Abishai, Joab and Asahel; — ׳צ 1 Samuel 26:6 +, צְרֻיָה 2 Samuel 14:1; 2 Samuel 16:10; 2 Samuel 23:37; — according to 1 Chronicles 2:16 a she was David's sister; called אֵם יוֺאָב 2 Samuel 17:25; elsewhere after construct בֶּןֿ (בְּנֵי): ׳בֶּןצֿ of Abishai 1 Samuel 26:6; 2 Samuel 16:9; 2 Samuel 18:2; 2 Samuel 19:22; 2 Samuel 21:17; 1 Chronicles 18:12; of Joab 2 Samuel 2:13; 2 Samuel 8:16 = 1 Chronicles 18:15; 2 Samuel 14:1; 2 Samuel 23:18 and 2 Samuel 23:37 = 1 Chronicles 11:39; 1 Kings 1:7; 1 Kings 2:5,22; 1 Chronicles 11:6; 1 Chronicles 26:28; 1 Chronicles 27:24; plural of all three 2 Samuel 2:18; 1 Chronicles 2:16; Abishai and Joab 2 Samuel 3:39; 2 Samuel 16:10; 2 Samuel 19:23. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Zeruiah Feminine passive participle from the same as tsriy; wounded; Tserujah, an Israelitess -- Zeruiah. see HEBREW tsriy Forms and Transliterations צְרֻיָ֑ה צְרֻיָֽה׃ צְרוּיָ֑ה צְרוּיָ֔ה צְרוּיָ֖ה צְרוּיָ֗ה צְרוּיָ֜ה צְרוּיָ֣ה צְרוּיָֽה׃ צְרוּיָה֙ צרויה צרויה׃ צריה צריה׃ ṣə·ru·yāh ṣə·rū·yāh ṣəruyāh ṣərūyāh tzeruYahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Samuel 26:6 HEB: אֲבִישַׁ֨י בֶּן־ צְרוּיָ֜ה אֲחִ֤י יוֹאָב֙ NAS: the son of Zeruiah, Joab's KJV: the son of Zeruiah, brother INT: Abishai the son of Zeruiah brother Joab's 2 Samuel 2:13 2 Samuel 2:18 2 Samuel 3:39 2 Samuel 8:16 2 Samuel 14:1 2 Samuel 16:9 2 Samuel 16:10 2 Samuel 17:25 2 Samuel 18:2 2 Samuel 19:21 2 Samuel 19:22 2 Samuel 21:17 2 Samuel 23:18 2 Samuel 23:37 1 Kings 1:7 1 Kings 2:5 1 Kings 2:22 1 Chronicles 2:16 1 Chronicles 2:16 1 Chronicles 11:6 1 Chronicles 11:39 1 Chronicles 18:12 1 Chronicles 18:15 1 Chronicles 26:28 26 Occurrences |
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