Berean Strong's Lexicon sarah: Sarah Original Word: שָׂרָה Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root שָׂרַר (sar), meaning "to rule" or "to have dominion." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4564 (Σάρρα, Sarra): The Greek equivalent of Sarah, used in the New Testament, particularly in references to her faith and role as a matriarch (e.g., Romans 4:19, Hebrews 11:11). Usage: Sarah is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. It means "princess" or "noblewoman." Sarah is best known as the wife of Abraham and the mother of Isaac. Her name was originally Sarai, which means "my princess," but God changed it to Sarah, signifying her role as a matriarch of nations (Genesis 17:15-16). Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, names held significant meaning and often reflected one's character or destiny. Sarah's transition from Sarai to Sarah marked a divine promise and covenant, emphasizing her importance in the lineage of Israel. As a matriarch, Sarah's life and actions were pivotal in the unfolding of God's plan for His chosen people. Her account is set against the backdrop of nomadic life in the ancient Near East, where family lineage and inheritance were crucial. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfem. of sar Definition princess, noble lady NASB Translation ladies (1), princess (1), princesses (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. [שָׂרָה] noun feminine princess, noble lady; — construct שָׂרָ֫תִי (Ges§ 90l) Lamentations 1:1; plural שָׂרוֺת 1 Kings 11:3, construct id. Esther 1:18; suffix שָׂרוֺתֶיהָ Judges 5:29, תֵיהֶם- Isaiah 49:23; — princess attending Sisera's mother Judges 5:29; so Solomon's wives 1 Kings 11:3, other queens Isaiah 49:23 ("" מְלָכִים); wives of nobles Esther 1:18; figurative of Jerusalem Lamentations 1:1. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance lady, princess, queen Feminine of sar; a mistress, i.e. Female noble -- lady, princess, queen. see HEBREW sar Forms and Transliterations וְשָׂרֽוֹתֵיהֶם֙ ושרותיהם שָׂר֣וֹת שָׂרָ֙תִי֙ שָׂרוֹת֙ שָׂרוֹתֶ֖יהָ שרות שרותיה שרתי śā·rā·ṯî śā·rō·w·ṯe·hā śā·rō·wṯ saRati śārāṯî sarOt saroTeiha śārōwṯ śārōwṯehā vesaroteiHem wə·śā·rō·w·ṯê·hem wəśārōwṯêhemLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Judges 5:29 HEB: חַכְמ֥וֹת שָׂרוֹתֶ֖יהָ תַּעֲנֶ֑ינָּה אַף־ NAS: Her wise princesses would answer KJV: Her wise ladies answered INT: her wise princesses answer her Indeed 1 Kings 11:3 Esther 1:18 Isaiah 49:23 Lamentations 1:1 5 Occurrences |
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