Strong's Lexicon Sarepta: Sarepta Original Word: Σαρεπτά Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew צָרְפַת (Tsarephath) Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H6886 (Tsarephath): The Hebrew equivalent of Sarepta, referring to the same location in the Old Testament. Usage: Sarepta is a geographical location mentioned in the New Testament, specifically in the context of the ministry of the prophet Elijah. It is known for being the place where Elijah was sent during a time of famine to be sustained by a widow, as recounted in the Old Testament. Cultural and Historical Background: Sarepta, also known as Zarephath, was an ancient Phoenician city located between Tyre and Sidon, in what is now modern-day Lebanon. It was a significant site during biblical times due to its location along major trade routes and its involvement in the production of purple dye, a valuable commodity in the ancient world. The city's mention in the Bible highlights the interaction between the Israelites and the surrounding nations, as well as God's provision and sovereignty beyond the borders of Israel. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Hebrew origin Tsarephath Definition Sarepta, a city near Sidon NASB Translation Zarephath (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4558: ΣάρεπταΣάρεπτα (Tr marginal reading Σαρεφθα; Tdf. in O. T. Σάρεπτα), (צָרְפַת from צָרַף, to smelt; hence, perhaps 'smelting-house'), Σαρεπτων (yet cf. Buttmann, 15 (14); but declined in Obad.), τά; Sarepta (so A. V.; better with O. T. Zarephath) a Phoenician town between Tyre and Sidon, but nearer Sidon (now Surafend; cf. B. D., under the word Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Sarepta. Of Hebrew origin (Tsarphath); Sarepta (i.e. Tsarephath), a place in Palestine -- Sarepta. see HEBREW Tsarphath Forms and Transliterations Σαρεπτα Σάρεπτα Sarepta SáreptaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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