8183. searah

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searah: Hair, Hairy

Original Word: שְׂעָרָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: s`arah
Pronunciation: seh-ar-AH
Phonetic Spelling: (seh-aw-raw')
Definition: Hair, Hairy
Meaning: a hurricane

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

storm, tempest

Feminine of sa'ar; a hurricane -- storm, tempest.

see HEBREW sa'ar

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
fem. of saar
Definition
a storm
NASB Translation
storm (1), tempest (1).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׂעַר (sa'ar), which means to storm or to be tempestuous.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G2978 • λαῖλαψ (lailaps): A whirlwind or tempest, used in the New Testament to describe a violent storm, such as in Mark 4:37, where a great storm arises on the Sea of Galilee.
• G2366 • θύελλα (thyella): A storm or tempest, used in Acts 27:14 to describe the Euroclydon, a tempestuous wind that struck the ship carrying Paul to Rome.

These Greek terms, like their Hebrew counterpart, are employed in the biblical text to convey the power and unpredictability of natural forces, often serving as a backdrop for divine action or revelation.

Usage: The term שְׂעָרָה is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a powerful and violent storm, often symbolizing divine intervention or judgment. It is typically translated as "storm" or "tempest" in English.

Context: The Hebrew word שְׂעָרָה (se'arah) appears in several passages throughout the Old Testament, often in contexts that emphasize the might and power of God. It is used to describe natural phenomena that are beyond human control, serving as a metaphor for God's overwhelming presence and authority. For instance, in 2 Kings 2:1, Elijah is taken up to heaven in a whirlwind, a dramatic event that underscores the divine nature of his departure. Similarly, in Job 38:1, God speaks to Job out of the storm, highlighting His sovereignty and the limits of human understanding. The imagery of a storm or hurricane is frequently employed to convey themes of chaos, judgment, and the awe-inspiring power of the divine.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is translated in a way that captures the intensity and force of these natural events. The use of שְׂעָרָה in the biblical text serves as a reminder of the Creator's control over creation and His ability to use the elements to fulfill His purposes. The metaphorical use of storms in the Bible often points to moments of significant change or revelation, where human beings are confronted with the reality of God's majesty and might.

Forms and Transliterations

בִּשְׂעָרָ֥ה בשערה וּבִשְׂעָרָה֙ ובשערה biś‘ārāh biś·‘ā·rāh bisaRah ū·ḇiś·‘ā·rāh ūḇiś‘ārāh uvisaRah

Englishman's Concordance

Job 9:17
HEB: אֲשֶׁר־ בִּשְׂעָרָ֥ה יְשׁוּפֵ֑נִי וְהִרְבָּ֖ה
NAS: For He bruises me with a tempest And multiplies
KJV: For he breaketh me with a tempest, and multiplieth
INT: me A tempest bruises and multiplies

Nahum 1:3
HEB: יְהוָ֗ה בְּסוּפָ֤ה וּבִשְׂעָרָה֙ דַּרְכּ֔וֹ וְעָנָ֖ן
NAS: In whirlwind and storm is His way,
KJV: in the whirlwind and in the storm, and the clouds
INT: and the LORD whirlwind and storm is his way and clouds

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 8183
2 Occurrences

biś·‘ā·rāh — 1 Occ.
ū·ḇiś·‘ā·rāh — 1 Occ.