Word Study

The meaning of שֶׂרַח

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

H8294
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

שֶׂרַח

Phoneticseh'-rakh
TransliterationSerach
Grammar Code
N:N-F-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

by permutation for סֶרַח; superfluity Sarah, Serah. - § Serah = "the prince breathed" - Serach, an Israelitess 1) daughter of Asher 1a) also 'Sarah'

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

3 total references
ReferenceText
Genesis 46:17

And the sons of Asher; Jimnah, and Ishuah, and Isui, and Beriah, and Serah their sister: and the sons of Beriah; Heber, and Malchiel.

Numbers 26:46

And the name of the daughter of Asher was Sarah.

1 Chronicles 7:30

The sons of Asher; Imnah, and Isuah, and Ishuai, and Beriah, and Serah their sister.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
3x
Most Frequent Book
Genesis
Book Distribution
Genesis1
Numbers1
1 Chronicles1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'שֶׂרַח' deepen your understanding of Genesis 46:17?