The meaning of “Σάῤῥα”
Understanding Sárrha reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of Hebrew origin (שָׂרָה) Sara, Sarah. - Sarra (i.e. Sarah), the wife of Abraham
Σάῤῥα
of Hebrew origin (שָׂרָה) Sara, Sarah. - Sarra (i.e. Sarah), the wife of Abraham
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Romans 4:19 | “And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sara’s womb:” Word: Σάῤῥα (Sárrha) | |
| Romans 9:9 | “For this is the word of promise, At this time will I come, and Sara shall have a son.” Word: Σάῤῥα (Sárrha) | |
| Hebrews 11:11 | “Through faith also Sara herself received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who had promised.” Word: Σάῤῥα (Sárrha) | |
| 1 Peter 3:6 | “Even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long as ye do well, and are not afraid with any amazement.” Word: Σάῤῥα (Sárrha) |