The meaning of “שׂוּר”
Understanding sûwr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
make princes, have power, reign. See סוּר. - properly, to vanquish - by implication, to rule (causatively, crown) 1) to ...
שׂוּר
make princes, have power, reign. See סוּר. - properly, to vanquish - by implication, to rule (causatively, crown) 1) to be or act as prince, rule, contend, have power, prevail over 1a) (Qal) to rule over, govern 1b) (Hiphil) to make rulers, play the prince
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Judges 9:22 | “When Abimelech had reigned three years over Israel,” Word: שׂוּר (sûwr) | |
| Hosea 8:4 | “They have set up kings, but not by me: they have made princes, and I knew it not: of their silver and their gold have they made them idols, that they may be cut off.” Word: שׂוּר (sûwr) | |
| Hosea 12:4 | “Yea, he had power over the angel, and prevailed: he wept, and made supplication unto him: he found him in Beth–el, and there he spake with us;” Word: שׂוּר (sûwr) |