Berean Strong's Lexicon sarah: Rebellion, defection, apostasy Original Word: סָרָה Word Origin: Derived from the root verb סוּר (sur), meaning "to turn aside" or "to depart." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G646 ἀποστασία (apostasia) - meaning "apostasy" or "falling away." - G3876 παρακοή (parakoē) - meaning "disobedience" or "hearing amiss." Usage: The Hebrew word "sarah" primarily denotes a sense of rebellion or turning away, often in a spiritual or moral context. It is used to describe actions or attitudes that deviate from a prescribed path, particularly in relation to God's commandments or covenant. The term conveys a strong sense of willful disobedience or apostasy, highlighting a deliberate choice to reject divine authority. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, adherence to the covenant with Yahweh was central to the community's identity and relationship with God. Rebellion against this covenant was seen as a grave sin, often leading to severe consequences. The concept of "sarah" would have been understood within the broader context of covenant faithfulness, where loyalty to God was paramount. The Israelites were repeatedly warned against turning away from God to follow other deities or to adopt practices contrary to the Law. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom 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 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 Forms and Transliterations וְסָרָ֔ה וסרה סָ֠רָה סָרָ֑ה סָרָ֖ה סָרָ֥ה סָרָֽה׃ סרה סרה׃ sā·rāh Sarah sārāh vesaRah wə·sā·rāh wəsārāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman'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 Isaiah 1:5 Isaiah 14:6 Isaiah 31:6 Isaiah 59:13 Jeremiah 28:16 Jeremiah 29:32 8 Occurrences |