Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “שָׂרַט”
Understanding sâraṭ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
cut in pieces, make (cuttings) pieces. - to gash 1) to incise, scratch, tattoo, cut 1a) (Qal) to make incision 1b) (Niph...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
שָׂרַט
Phoneticsaw-rat'
Transliterationsâraṭ
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
cut in pieces, make (cuttings) pieces. - to gash 1) to incise, scratch, tattoo, cut 1a) (Qal) to make incision 1b) (Niphal) to be scratched or lacerated, be cut
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 21:5 | “They shall not make baldness upon their head, neither shall they shave off the corner of their beard, nor make any cuttings in their flesh.” Word: שָׂרַט (sâraṭ) | |
| Zechariah 12:3 | “And in that day will I make Jerusalem a burdensome stone for all people: all that burden themselves with it shall be cut in pieces, though all the people of the earth be gathered together against it.” Word: שָׂרַט (sâraṭ) |