8323. sarar

Lexicon

sarar: To be stubborn, to be rebellious, to be obstinate

Original Word: שָׂרַר
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: sarar
Pronunciation: sah-RAHR
Phonetic Spelling: (saw-rar')
Definition: To be stubborn, to be rebellious, to be obstinate
Meaning: to have, dominion

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

altogether, make self a prince, bear rule

A primitive root; to have (transitively, exercise; reflexively, get) dominion -- X altogether, make self a prince, (bear) rule.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
denominative verb from sar
Definition
to be or act as prince, rule
NASB Translation
appointed princes (1), lord (1), master (1), rule (2), ruled (1).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 757 • ἄρχω (archō): to rule, to begin
• Strong's Greek Number 2233 • ἡγέομαι (hēgeomai): to lead, to consider
• Strong's Greek Number 2961 • κυριεύω (kyrieuō): to have dominion, to lord over

These Greek entries reflect similar concepts of leadership and authority, paralleling the Hebrew understanding of dominion and governance.

Usage: The verb שָׂרַר (sarár) is used in the context of exercising authority or dominion, often in a leadership or governing capacity.

Context: The Hebrew verb שָׂרַר (sarár) is a primitive root that conveys the concept of ruling or having dominion. It is associated with leadership and governance, often implying a position of authority or control. This term is used in various contexts within the Hebrew Bible to describe the act of ruling or exercising dominion over others.

In the Berean Standard Bible (BSB), the concept of dominion is often linked to the responsibilities and authority given by God to leaders, whether they be kings, judges, or other figures of authority. The use of שָׂרַר (sarár) underscores the divinely sanctioned role of leaders to govern justly and wisely, reflecting God's ultimate sovereignty.

The term is not frequently used in the Hebrew Bible, but its implications are significant in understanding the biblical perspective on leadership and authority. The root שָׂרַר (sarár) is related to the noun שַׂר (sar), meaning "prince" or "ruler," further emphasizing the connection to leadership roles.

The biblical narrative often highlights the importance of righteous dominion, where leaders are expected to act in accordance with God's laws and principles. The misuse of such authority is condemned, while just and fair governance is praised.

Forms and Transliterations

הִשְׂתָּרֵֽר׃ הֵשִׂ֖ירוּ השירו השתרר׃ יָשֹֽׂרוּ׃ יָשֹׂ֑רוּ ישרו ישרו׃ שֹׂרֵ֣ר שרר תִשְׂתָּרֵ֥ר תשתרר hê·śî·rū heSiru hêśîrū hiś·tā·rêr histaRer hiśtārêr śō·rêr soRer śōrêr ṯiś·tā·rêr tistaRer ṯiśtārêr yā·śō·rū yaSoru yāśōrū

Englishman's Concordance

Numbers 16:13
HEB: בַּמִּדְבָּ֑ר כִּֽי־ תִשְׂתָּרֵ֥ר עָלֵ֖ינוּ גַּם־
NAS: but you would also lord it over
KJV: except thou make thyself altogether a prince
INT: the wilderness for lord over also

Numbers 16:13
HEB: עָלֵ֖ינוּ גַּם־ הִשְׂתָּרֵֽר׃
KJV: thyself altogether a prince over us?
INT: over also lord

Esther 1:22
HEB: כָּל־ אִישׁ֙ שֹׂרֵ֣ר בְּבֵית֔וֹ וּמְדַבֵּ֖ר
NAS: man should be the master in his own house
KJV: that every man should bear rule in his own house,
INT: every man should be the master house speaks

Proverbs 8:16
HEB: בִּ֭י שָׂרִ֣ים יָשֹׂ֑רוּ וּ֝נְדִיבִ֗ים כָּל־
NAS: By me princes rule, and nobles, All
KJV: By me princes rule, and nobles,
INT: princes rule and nobles All

Isaiah 32:1
HEB: וּלְשָׂרִ֖ים לְמִשְׁפָּ֥ט יָשֹֽׂרוּ׃
NAS: And princes will rule justly.
KJV: and princes shall rule in judgment.
INT: and princes justly will rule

Hosea 8:4
HEB: וְלֹ֣א מִמֶּ֔נִּי הֵשִׂ֖ירוּ וְלֹ֣א יָדָ֑עְתִּי
NAS: They have set up kings, but not by Me; They have appointed princes, but I did not know
INT: not They have appointed did not know

6 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 8323
6 Occurrences

hê·śî·rū — 1 Occ.
hiś·tā·rêr — 1 Occ.
śō·rêr — 1 Occ.
ṯiś·tā·rêr — 1 Occ.
yā·śō·rū — 2 Occ.