Strong's Lexicon Sowreq: Choice vine, noble vine Original Word: שׂוֹרֵק Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be intertwined or to twine Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G288 (ἄμπελος, ampelos) – Vine - G1098 (γεωργός, georgos) – Farmer, vinedresser Usage: The term "Sowreq" refers to a choice or noble vine, often used metaphorically in the Hebrew Bible to describe Israel as God's chosen people. It signifies a vine of superior quality, cultivated with care and expected to produce excellent fruit. The imagery of a vine is frequently employed in Scripture to illustrate the relationship between God and His people, emphasizing themes of growth, fruitfulness, and divine care. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, vineyards were a significant part of the agrarian society and economy. The cultivation of vines required meticulous care and attention, symbolizing the nurturing relationship between God and Israel. The vine was a common symbol in the ancient Near East, representing life, prosperity, and divine blessing. The choice vine, or "Sowreq," would have been understood as a symbol of excellence and divine favor. Brown-Driver-Briggs II. שׂשׂרֵק (van d. H. ׳שׂוֺ׳) proper name, of a location in ׳נַ֫חַלשׂ Judges 16:4 (properly Wady of choice vines); — ᵐ5 Σωρηχ[κ]; probably Wady ‚urâr (GASmGeogr. 218 ff.), on north side of which is ruin Sûrîk, 3/4 hour west of ‚ur±ah (Zor±ah), Surveyiii. 53 GFMon the passage. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Sorek The same as soreq; a vine; Sorek, a valley in Palestine -- Sorek. see HEBREW soreq Forms and Transliterations שֹׂרֵ֑ק שרק śō·rêq soRek śōrêqLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Judges 16:4 HEB: אִשָּׁ֖ה בְּנַ֣חַל שֹׂרֵ֑ק וּשְׁמָ֖הּ דְּלִילָֽה׃ NAS: in the valley of Sorek, whose name KJV: in the valley of Sorek, whose name INT: A woman the valley of Sorek name was Delilah |
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