Word Study

The meaning of שְׂרוּג

Understanding Sᵉrûwg reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

H8286
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

שְׂרוּג

Phoneticser-oog'
TransliterationSᵉrûwg
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Serug. - § Serug = "branch" - Serug, a postdiluvian patriarch 1) son of Reu and great grandfather of Abraham

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

5 total references
ReferenceText
Genesis 11:20

And Reu lived two and thirty years, and begat Serug:

Genesis 11:21

And Reu lived after he begat Serug two hundred and seven years, and begat sons and daughters.

Genesis 11:22

And Serug lived thirty years, and begat Nahor:

Genesis 11:23

And Serug lived after he begat Nahor two hundred years, and begat sons and daughters.

1 Chronicles 1:26

Serug, Nahor, Terah,

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
5x
Most Frequent Book
Genesis
Book Distribution
Genesis4
1 Chronicles1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'שְׂרוּג' deepen your understanding of Genesis 11:20?

Related Words

Cross-referenced Strong's numbers with semantic or etymological connections.