Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “שָׂרַי”
Understanding Sâray reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
Sarai. - § Sarai = "princess" - Sarai, the wife of Abraham 1) original name of Sarah the wife of Abram or Abraham
H8297
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
שָׂרַי
Phoneticsaw-rah'-ee
TransliterationSâray
Grammar Code
N:N-F-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Sarai. - § Sarai = "princess" - Sarai, the wife of Abraham 1) original name of Sarah the wife of Abram or Abraham
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
13 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 16:1 | “Now Sarai Abram’s wife bare him no children: and she had an handmaid, an Egyptian, whose name was Hagar.” Word: שָׂרַי (Sâray) |