The meaning of “שַׂעֲרָה”
Understanding saʻărâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
feminine of שֵׂעָר hair. - hairiness 1) a single hair
שַׂעֲרָה
feminine of שֵׂעָר hair. - hairiness 1) a single hair
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Judges 20:16 | “Among all this people there were seven hundred chosen men lefthanded; every one could sling stones at an hair breadth, and not miss.” Word: שַׂעֲרָה (saʻărâh) | |
| 1 Samuel 14:45 | “And the people said unto Saul, Shall Jonathan die, who hath wrought this great salvation in Israel? God forbid: as the Lord liveth, there shall not one hair of his head fall to the ground; for he hath wrought with God this day. So the people rescued Jonathan, that he died not.” Word: שַׂעֲרָה (saʻărâh) | |
| 2 Samuel 14:11 | “Then said she, I pray thee, let the king remember the Lord thy God, that thou wouldest not suffer the revengers of blood to destroy any more, lest they destroy my son. And he said, As the Lord liveth, there shall not one hair of thy son fall to the earth.” Word: שַׂעֲרָה (saʻărâh) | |
| 1 Kings 1:52 | “And Solomon said, If he will shew himself a worthy man, there shall not an hair of him fall to the earth: but if wickedness shall be found in him, he shall die.” Word: שַׂעֲרָה (saʻărâh) | |
| Job 4:15 | “Then a spirit passed before my face; the hair of my flesh stood up:” Word: שַׂעֲרָה (saʻărâh) |