Word Study

The meaning of שָׂרַי

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

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
ReferenceText
Genesis 16:1

Now Sarai Abram’s wife bare him no children: and she had an handmaid, an Egyptian, whose name was Hagar.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
13x
Most Frequent Book
Genesis
Book Distribution
Genesis13

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'שָׂרַי' deepen your understanding of Genesis 16:1?