Strong's Lexicon sarah: To contend, to strive, to persist Original Word: שָׂרָה Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׂרָה (sarah), which means to contend, persist, or exert oneself. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G75 (ἀγωνίζομαι, agonizomai) - to struggle, to fight, to strive - G2476 (ἵστημι, histēmi) - to stand, to persist Usage: The Hebrew word "sarah" primarily conveys the idea of contending or striving, often in a context of struggle or perseverance. It is used to describe both physical and spiritual struggles, emphasizing the effort and determination involved in overcoming challenges. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, names and words often carried significant meanings that reflected character traits or life experiences. The root "sarah" is notably connected to the patriarch Jacob, who was renamed Israel after wrestling with God (Genesis 32:28). This event symbolizes the spiritual struggle and perseverance that are central themes in the Hebrew faith tradition. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to persist, exert oneself, persevere NASB Translation contended (1), striven (1), wrestled (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. שָׂרָה verb persist, exert oneself, persevere (Arabic  persist, persevere); — Qal Perfect3masculine singular ׳אֶתאֿ ׳שׂ Hosea 12:4 he persevered with God; 2 masculine singular וְעִם אֲנָשִׁים ׳שָׂרִיתָ עִםאֿ Genesis 32:29 (J). — Hosea 12:5 has Imperfect וַיָּ֫שַׂר in same meaning, as if from a (non-existent) שׂוּר; < read וַיִּ֫שֶׂר (apocope from וַיִּשְׂרֶה). — שׂוֺרָה Isaiah 28:25 see above. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance have power as a prince A primitive root; to prevail -- have power (as a prince). Forms and Transliterations שָׂרִ֧יתָ שָׂרָ֥ה שרה שרית śā·rāh śā·rî·ṯā saRah śārāh saRita śārîṯāLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 32:28 HEB: יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל כִּֽי־ שָׂרִ֧יתָ עִם־ אֱלֹהִ֛ים NAS: but Israel; for you have striven with God KJV: but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God INT: Israel for have striven with God Hosea 12:3 2 Occurrences |
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