Lexicon sarag: To intertwine, to weave Original Word: שָׂרַג Strong's Exhaustive Concordance wrap together, wreath A primitive root; to intwine -- wrap together, wreath. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to be intertwined NASB Translation knit together (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs [שָׂרַג] verb Pu`al be intertwined (Talmud סָרַג Pi`el enmesh, weave around; Aramaic ![]() ![]() Hithpa`el Imperfect3masculine plural יִשְׂתָּֽרְגוּ Lamentations 1:14 they intertwine themselves (figurative of מְּשְׁעַי). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: This Hebrew verb is a primitive root.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G4553, which is the Greek word "συμπλέκω" (symplekō), meaning "to entwine" or "to braid together." This Greek term similarly conveys the concept of intertwining or interweaving, often used in contexts that require the joining or braiding of materials or elements. Usage: The verb שָׂרַג (sarag) is used in the context of weaving or intertwining materials together. It is a term that conveys the action of creating something by interlacing strands or threads. Context: The Hebrew verb שָׂרַג (sarag) appears in the context of craftsmanship and artistry, particularly in the making of fabrics or materials that require intertwining. This term is indicative of the skill and precision involved in ancient weaving practices, where threads are meticulously interwoven to create textiles. The action of intertwining is not only a physical process but also carries metaphorical significance in the biblical text, symbolizing unity, complexity, and the intricate nature of creation. The use of שָׂרַג (sarag) in the Hebrew Bible highlights the importance of craftsmanship and the value placed on skilled labor in the ancient world. Forms and Transliterations יְשֹׂרָֽגוּ׃ יִשְׂתָּ֥רְג֛וּ ישרגו׃ ישתרגו yə·śō·rā·ḡū yesoRagu yəśōrāḡū yiś·tā·rə·ḡū yisTareGu yiśtārəḡūLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 40:17 HEB: (פַחֲדָ֣יו ק) יְשֹׂרָֽגוּ׃ NAS: of his thighs are knit together. KJV: of his stones are wrapped together. INT: the sinews stone are knit Lamentations 1:14 2 Occurrences |