Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “שֶׂרֶט”
Understanding sereṭ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
and שָׂרֶטֶת sâreṭeth (saw-reh'-teth); from שָׂרַט cutting. - an incision 1) incision, cut
H8296
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
שֶׂרֶט
Phoneticseh'-ret
Transliterationsereṭ
Grammar Code
H:N-M/F
Hebrew, Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
and שָׂרֶטֶת sâreṭeth (saw-reh'-teth); from שָׂרַט cutting. - an incision 1) incision, cut
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 19:28 | “Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am the Lord.” Word: שֶׂרֶט (sereṭ) | |
| 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: שֶׂרֶט (sereṭ) |