The meaning of “שָׁרַת”
Understanding shârath reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
minister (unto), (do) serve(-ant, -ice, -itor), wait on. - to attend as a menial or worshipper - figuratively, to contri...
שָׁרַת
minister (unto), (do) serve(-ant, -ice, -itor), wait on. - to attend as a menial or worshipper - figuratively, to contribute to 1) (Piel) to minister, serve, minister to
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 40:4 | “And the captain of the guard charged Joseph with them, and he served them: and they continued a season in ward.” Word: שָׁרַת (shârath) | |
| Joshua 1:1 | “Now after the death of Moses the servant of the Lord it came to pass, that the Lord spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ minister, saying,” Word: שָׁרַת (shârath) | |
| 2 Kings 6:15 | “And when the servant of the man of God was risen early, and gone forth, behold, an host compassed the city both with horses and chariots. And his servant said unto him, Alas, my master! how shall we do?” Word: שָׁרַת (shârath) | |
| Nehemiah 10:39 | “For the children of Israel and the children of Levi shall bring the offering of the corn, of the new wine, and the oil, unto the chambers, where are the vessels of the sanctuary, and the priests that minister, and the porters, and the singers: and we will not forsake the house of our God. ” Word: שָׁרַת (shârath) | |
| Isaiah 60:10 | “And the sons of strangers shall build up thy walls, and their kings shall minister unto thee: for in my wrath I smote thee, but in my favour have I had mercy on thee.” Word: שָׁרַת (shârath) |
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