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The meaning of שָׁרַי

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

Definition

probably from שָׁרַר; hostile Sharai. - § Sharai = "releaser" - Sharay, an Israelite 1) a son of Bani who put away his f...

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Strong's Concordance

שָׁרַי

Phoneticshaw-rah'-ee
TransliterationShâray
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

probably from שָׁרַר; hostile Sharai. - § Sharai = "releaser" - Sharay, an Israelite 1) a son of Bani who put away his foreign wife in the time of Ezra

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Ezra 10:40

Machnadebai, Shashai, Sharai,

Word: שָׁרַי (Shâray)

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