◄ 5627. sarah ►
Lexicon sarah: Rebellion, defection, apostasy Original Word: סָרָה Part of Speech: Noun Feminine Transliteration: carah Pronunciation: sah-rah' Phonetic Spelling: (saw-raw') Definition: Rebellion, defection, apostasy Meaning: apostasy, crime, remission Strong's Exhaustive Concordance continual, rebellion, revolted, turn away, wrong From cuwr; apostasy, crime; figuratively, remission -- X continual, rebellion, revolt((-ed)), turn away, wrong. see HEBREW cuwr NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from sur Definition turning aside, defection, apostasy, withdrawal NASB Translation defected (1), rebellion (4), revolt (1), unceasing* (1), wrongdoing (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs סָרָה noun feminine a turning aside, defection, apostasy, withdrawal; — always absolute ׳ס; — 1 defection, used apparently of any moral or legal offence Deuteronomy 19:16, so probably Isaiah 59:13 (+ עשֶׁק, דִּבְרֵי שָׁ֑קֶר). 2 apostasy, Deuteronomy 13:6; Isaiah 1:5; Isaiah 31:6; Jeremiah 28:16; Jeremiah 29:32. 3 סָרָה בִּלְתִּי non-withdrawal Isaiah 14:6 (compare verb, Isaiah 14:25; Amos 6:7). סִרָה see ׳בּוֺר הַסּ above יסור, only in יסורי Jeremiah 17:13 Kt, but see Qr סור Qal Participle Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root verb סוּר (sur), meaning "to turn aside" or "to depart." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G458 (ἀνομία, anomia): Often translated as "lawlessness" or "iniquity," this term reflects a similar concept of rebellion against divine law. • G459 (ἄνομος, anomos): Meaning "lawless" or "without law," it describes those who act contrary to God's commandments. • G763 (ἀσέβεια, asebeia): Translated as "ungodliness" or "impiety," this term captures the essence of turning away from reverence and duty to God, akin to the Hebrew "sarah." In summary, Strong's Hebrew Number 5627, "sarah," encapsulates the notion of apostasy and rebellion, emphasizing the serious nature of turning away from God and the potential for restoration through repentance. Usage: The word "sarah" is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe acts of rebellion against God, apostasy from faith, or moral and ethical transgressions. It is often associated with a deliberate turning away from divine commandments or established norms. Context: • Occurrences in Scripture: The term "sarah" appears in several passages throughout the Old Testament, often in contexts highlighting Israel's unfaithfulness or rebellion against God. For example, in Jeremiah 14:7, the prophet laments, "Although our iniquities testify against us, O LORD, act for the sake of Your name. Indeed, our apostasies are many; we have sinned against You." • Theological Implications: "Sarah" underscores the gravity of turning away from God and His commandments. It is not merely a passive drifting but an active rebellion that has serious spiritual consequences. The term is often used by the prophets to call the people of Israel to repentance and return to covenant faithfulness. • Moral and Ethical Dimensions: Beyond religious apostasy, "sarah" can also refer to general moral and ethical crimes, indicating a broader application to any form of deviation from righteous conduct. • Remission Contexts: In some instances, "sarah" can imply the removal or remission of sin, highlighting the possibility of divine forgiveness and restoration for those who repent and turn back to God. Forms and Transliterations וְסָרָ֔ה וסרה סָ֠רָה סָרָ֑ה סָרָ֖ה סָרָ֥ה סָרָֽה׃ סרה סרה׃ sā·rāh Sarah sārāh vesaRah wə·sā·rāh wəsārāh Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 13:5 HEB: כִּ֣י דִבֶּר־ סָ֠רָה עַל־ יְהוָ֨ה NAS: he has counseled rebellion against KJV: because he hath spoken to turn [you] away from the LORD INT: because has counseled rebellion against the LORD Deuteronomy 19:16 HEB: לַעֲנ֥וֹת בּ֖וֹ סָרָֽה׃ NAS: to accuse him of wrongdoing, KJV: to testify against him [that which is] wrong; INT: A man to accuse of wrongdoing Isaiah 1:5 HEB: ע֖וֹד תּוֹסִ֣יפוּ סָרָ֑ה כָּל־ רֹ֣אשׁ NAS: [As] you continue in [your] rebellion? The whole KJV: Why should ye be stricken any more? ye will revolt more and more: INT: again continue will revolt and the whole head Isaiah 14:6 HEB: מַכַּ֖ת בִּלְתִּ֣י סָרָ֑ה רֹדֶ֤ה בָאַף֙ INT: strokes because continual subdued anger Isaiah 31:6 HEB: לַאֲשֶׁ֛ר הֶעְמִ֥יקוּ סָרָ֖ה בְּנֵ֥י יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ NAS: you have deeply defected, O sons KJV: of Israel have deeply revolted. INT: whom have deeply defected sons of Israel Isaiah 59:13 HEB: דַּבֶּר־ עֹ֣שֶׁק וְסָרָ֔ה הֹר֧וֹ וְהֹג֛וֹ NAS: oppression and revolt, Conceiving KJV: oppression and revolt, conceiving INT: Speaking oppression and revolt Conceiving and uttering Jeremiah 28:16 HEB: מֵ֔ת כִּֽי־ סָרָ֥ה דִבַּ֖רְתָּ אֶל־ NAS: you have counseled rebellion against KJV: because thou hast taught rebellion against the LORD. INT: to die because rebellion have counseled against Jeremiah 29:32 HEB: יְהוָ֑ה כִּֽי־ סָרָ֥ה דִבֶּ֖ר עַל־ NAS: he has preached rebellion against KJV: because he hath taught rebellion against the LORD. INT: God because rebellion has preached against 8 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 5627 8 Occurrences sā·rāh — 7 Occ. wə·sā·rāh — 1 Occ.