The meaning of “סַר”
Understanding çar reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
contracted from סָרַר heavy, sad. - peevish 1) stubborn, implacable, rebellious, resentful, sullen
סַר
contracted from סָרַר heavy, sad. - peevish 1) stubborn, implacable, rebellious, resentful, sullen
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Kings 20:43 | “And the king of Israel went to his house heavy and displeased, and came to Samaria. ” Word: סַר (çar) | |
| 1 Kings 21:4 | “And Ahab came into his house heavy and displeased because of the word which Naboth the Jezreelite had spoken to him: for he had said, I will not give thee the inheritance of my fathers. And he laid him down upon his bed, and turned away his face, and would eat no bread.” Word: סַר (çar) | |
| 1 Kings 21:5 | “But Jezebel his wife came to him, and said unto him, Why is thy spirit so sad, that thou eatest no bread?” Word: סַר (çar) |