Strong's Lexicon Rab-saris: Chief Eunuch, High Official Original Word: רַב־סָרִיס Word Origin: From the Hebrew words רַב (rab, meaning "chief" or "great") and סָרִיס (saris, meaning "eunuch" or "official"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "Rab-saris" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific title related to the Assyrian and Babylonian contexts. Usage: The term "Rab-saris" refers to a high-ranking official or chief eunuch in the service of a king, particularly in the context of the Assyrian and Babylonian empires. The role likely involved significant administrative responsibilities and influence within the royal court. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near East, eunuchs often held positions of power and trust within royal courts. They were typically castrated males who served in various capacities, including as guardians of the harem, advisors, and administrators. The title "Rab-saris" indicates a position of authority, possibly overseeing other eunuchs or officials. This role was significant in the political and social structures of empires like Assyria and Babylon, where such officials could wield considerable influence. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom rab and a word of foreign origin Definition perhaps "chief eunuch," an official of the Assyr. and Bab. kings NASB Translation Rab-saris (3). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Rab-saris From rab and a foreign word for a eunuch; chief chamberlain; Rab-Saris, a Babylonian official -- Rab-saris. see HEBREW rab Forms and Transliterations סָרִ֔יס סָרִ֗יס סָרִ֣יס ׀ סריס sā·rîs saRis sārîsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Kings 18:17 HEB: וְאֶת־ רַב־ סָרִ֣יס ׀ וְאֶת־ רַב־ NAS: Tartan and Rab-saris and Rabshakeh KJV: Tartan and Rabsaris and Rabshakeh INT: of Assyria Tartan and Rab-saris and Rabshakeh from Jeremiah 39:3 Jeremiah 39:13 3 Occurrences |
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