The meaning of “שַׂר”
Understanding sar reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
captain (that had rule), chief (captain), general, governor, keeper, lord,(-task-)master, prince(-ipal), ruler, steward....
שַׂר
captain (that had rule), chief (captain), general, governor, keeper, lord,(-task-)master, prince(-ipal), ruler, steward. - a head person (of any rank or class) 1) prince, ruler, leader, chief, chieftain, official, captain 1a) chieftain, leader 1b) vassal, noble, official (under king) 1c) captain, general, commander (military) 1d) chief, head, overseer (of other official classes) 1e) heads, princes (of religious office) 1f) elders (of representative leaders of people) 1g) merchant-princes (of rank and dignity) 1h) patron-angel 1i) Ruler of rulers (of God) 1j) warden
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 40:4 | “And the captain of the guard charged Joseph with them, and he served them: and they continued a season in ward.” Word: שַׂר (sar) | |
| Judges 8:3 | “God hath delivered into your hands the princes of Midian, Oreb and Zeeb: and what was I able to do in comparison of you? Then their anger was abated toward him, when he had said that.” Word: שַׂר (sar) | |
| 1 Chronicles 19:18 | “But the Syrians fled before Israel; and David slew of the Syrians seven thousand men which fought in chariots, and forty thousand footmen, and killed Shophach the captain of the host.” Word: שַׂר (sar) | |
| Job 34:19 | “How much less to him that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? for they all are the work of his hands.” Word: שַׂר (sar) | |
| Jeremiah 38:4 | “Therefore the princes said unto the king, We beseech thee, let this man be put to death: for thus he weakeneth the hands of the men of war that remain in this city, and the hands of all the people, in speaking such words unto them: for this man seeketh not the welfare of this people, but the hurt.” Word: שַׂר (sar) |
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