Strong's Lexicon shera: Leadership, guidance, or direction. Original Word: שְׁרֵא Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁרָה (sharah), which means to be straight, smooth, or to lead. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent for leadership or guidance can be found in terms like ἡγεμονία (hēgemonia - Strong's Greek 2232), which also denotes authority or governance. Usage: The term "shera" is used to denote leadership or guidance, often in the context of providing direction or governance. It implies a sense of authority and responsibility in leading others, whether in a familial, communal, or spiritual setting. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, leadership was a crucial aspect of community life. Leaders were expected to guide their people according to God's laws and principles. The concept of leadership was deeply intertwined with spiritual and moral responsibilities, as leaders were seen as representatives of God's will on earth. This understanding of leadership is reflected in various biblical narratives where leaders are chosen by God to fulfill specific purposes. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to sharah Definition to loosen, abide NASB Translation began (1), dwells (1), loosed (1), solve (1), solving (1), went slack (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [שְׁרָא] verb 1. loosen. 2 abide (see Biblical Hebrew I. שׁרה); — Pe`al Infinitive לְמִשְׁרֵא Daniel 5:16; read ׳מִשׁ also Daniel 5:12, for ׳מְשָׁ (K§ 40 n M87* and others); — Passive participle שְׁרֵא (K§ 47. Beisp. f)) Daniel 2:22; plural שְׁרַיִן Daniel 3:25; — 1 loosen: literal passive participle loosed Daniel 3:25 (opposed to bound); figurative loosen knots, i.e. solve difficulties, Daniel 5:12,16. 2 abide (from loosening girths, loads, at encampment; compare ᵑ7 Late Hebrew [also on passive participle]), figurative Daniel 2:22 (עִם of person). Pa`el Perfect3masculine plural שָׁרִיו Ezra 5:2 begin (see Biblical Hebrew III. [חָלַל] Hiph`il 2), followed by infinitive Hithpa. Participle masculine plural מִשְׁתָּרַ֫יִן Daniel 5:6 joints were loosened (in fear). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance begin, dissolve, dwell, loose (Aramaic) a root corresponding to that of sheruwth; to free, separate; figuratively, to unravel, commence; by implication (of unloading beasts) to reside -- begin, dissolve, dwell, loose. see HEBREW sheruwth Forms and Transliterations וְשָׁרִ֣יו וּמְשָׁרֵ֣א ומשרא ושריו לְמִשְׁרֵ֑א למשרא מִשְׁתָּרַ֔יִן משתרין שְׁרֵֽא׃ שְׁרַ֙יִן֙ שרא׃ שרין lə·miš·rê lemishRe ləmišrê miš·tā·ra·yin mishtaRayin mištārayin šə·ra·yin šə·rê šərayin šərê sheRayin sheRe ū·mə·šā·rê ūməšārê umeshaRe veshaRiv wə·šā·rîw wəšārîwLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 5:2 HEB: בַּר־ יֽוֹצָדָ֔ק וְשָׁרִ֣יו לְמִבְנֵ֔א בֵּ֥ית NAS: arose and began to rebuild KJV: of Jozadak, and began to build INT: the son of Jozadak and began to rebuild the house Daniel 2:22 Daniel 3:25 Daniel 5:6 Daniel 5:12 Daniel 5:16 6 Occurrences |