The meaning of “שָׂרַר”
Understanding sârar reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
[idiom] altogether, make self a prince, (bear) rule. - to have (transitively, exercise - reflexively, get) dominion 1) t...
שָׂרַר
[idiom] altogether, make self a prince, (bear) rule. - to have (transitively, exercise - reflexively, get) dominion 1) to be or act as prince, rule, contend, have power, prevail over, reign, govern 1a) (Qal) to rule over, govern 1b) (Hithpael) to lord it over
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Numbers 16:13 | “Is it a small thing that thou hast brought us up out of a land that floweth with milk and honey, to kill us in the wilderness, except thou make thyself altogether a prince over us?” Word: שָׂרַר (sârar) | |
| Esther 1:22 | “For he sent letters into all the king’s provinces, into every province according to the writing thereof, and to every people after their language, that every man should bear rule in his own house, and that it should be published according to the language of every people. ” Word: שָׂרַר (sârar) | |
| Proverbs 8:16 | “By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth.” Word: שָׂרַר (sârar) | |
| Isaiah 32:1 | “Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule in judgment.” Word: שָׂרַר (sârar) |