Strong's Lexicon sharah: To sing, to chant Original Word: שָׁרָה Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint and the New Testament is "ᾄδω" (Strong's Greek 103), which also means "to sing." Usage: The Hebrew verb "sharah" primarily means "to sing" or "to chant." It is used in the context of vocal music, often in worship or celebration. The act of singing in the Hebrew Bible is frequently associated with joy, praise, and the expression of deep emotions, whether in personal devotion or communal worship. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, music and singing were integral parts of religious and communal life. Singing was a common way to express worship, tell stories, and pass down traditions. The Levites, a tribe set apart for religious duties, often led singing in the temple. Songs and chants were used in various settings, from personal devotion to grand temple ceremonies, reflecting the importance of music in connecting with God and the community. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to let loose NASB Translation lets it loose (1), set you free (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. [שָׁרָה] verb let loose (Late Hebrew id., dissolve; Assyrian šarû, Pi`el open (building, for use), dedicate it; tašrîtu, dedication; Oaram. שרה loose, so Aramaic שְׁרָא,  ; Ethiopic  remit, condone); — Qal Imperfect3masculine singular suffix יִשְׁרֵ֫הוּ Job 37:3 he (God) lets it loose (i.e. the thunder). Pi`el Perfect1singular suffix שֵׁרִיתִ֫ךָ Jeremiah 15:11 Qr I will set thee free (compare Jeremiah 40:4 ᵑ7 ᵑ6), but dubious; Kt שרותך (i.e. שָָׁרוֺתִךָ, √ שׁרר), Thes Gie I vex thee [שָׁרַר = צָרַר, very dubious]; Ew and others RV strengthen thee; this yields best sense, but as Aramaic שׁרר is intransitive, read then שֵׁרַרְתִּךָ or הֲשֵׁרוֺתִךָ, Dr; Jerome Rabb read שֵׁרִיתְךָ = שְׁאֵרִיתְךָ thy remnant (AV). II. שׁרה (√ of following; compare Arabic Strong's Exhaustive Concordance direct A primitive root; to free -- direct. Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance wə·šê·rê·ḇə·yāh — 2 Occ.haš·šar·ḇîṭ — 1 Occ. šar·ḇîṭ — 3 Occ. yə·śō·rā·ḡū — 1 Occ. yiś·tā·rə·ḡū — 1 Occ. śā·rə·ḏū — 1 Occ. haś·śə·rāḏ — 3 Occ. śə·rāḏ — 1 Occ. ḇaś·śe·reḏ — 1 Occ. śā·rāh — 1 Occ. śā·rā·ṯî — 1 Occ. śā·rō·wṯ — 2 Occ. śā·rō·w·ṯe·hā — 1 Occ. wə·śā·rō·w·ṯê·hem — 1 Occ. lə·śā·rāh — 4 Occ. śā·rāh — 29 Occ. ū·lə·śā·rāh — 2 Occ. wə·śā·rāh — 3 Occ. ḇə·šā·rō·w·ṯe·hā — 1 Occ. wə·haš·šê·rō·wṯ — 1 Occ. |
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be moist; Aramaic תְּרָא, 
id.; 
grape-juice; Late Hebrew שָׁרָא soften, dissolve; whence following properly = moisture (DiNu Dr§ 178 PatersonNu Hpt GrayNu), and so Assyrian mešru, succulence (HptPaterson Nu)). 
