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The meaning of σειρά

Understanding seirá reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

probably from σύρω through its congener (to fasten chain. - akin to αἱρέομαι) - a chain (as binding or drawing)

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σειρά

Phoneticsi-rah'
Transliterationseirá
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

probably from σύρω through its congener (to fasten chain. - akin to αἱρέομαι) - a chain (as binding or drawing)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
2 Peter 2:4

For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment;

Word: σειρά (seirá)

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