The meaning of “סָרַר”
Understanding çârar reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
[idiom] away, backsliding, rebellious, revolter(-ing), slide back, stubborn, withdrew. - to turn away, i.e. (morally) be...
סָרַר
[idiom] away, backsliding, rebellious, revolter(-ing), slide back, stubborn, withdrew. - to turn away, i.e. (morally) be refractory 1) to rebel, be stubborn, be rebellious, be refractory 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be stubborn 1a2) stubborn, rebel (subst)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 21:20 | “And they shall say unto the elders of his city, This our son is stubborn and rebellious, he will not obey our voice; he is a glutton, and a drunkard.” Word: סָרַר (çârar) | |
| Psalms 68:18 | “Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive: thou hast received gifts for men; yea, for the rebellious also, that the Lord God might dwell among them.” Word: סָרַר (çârar) | |
| Proverbs 7:11 | “(She is loud and stubborn; her feet abide not in her house:” Word: סָרַר (çârar) | |
| Isaiah 30:1 | “Woe to the rebellious children, saith the Lord, that take counsel, but not of me; and that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they may add sin to sin:” Word: סָרַר (çârar) | |
| Jeremiah 6:28 | “They are all grievous revolters, walking with slanders: they are brass and iron; they are all corrupters.” Word: סָרַר (çârar) |
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