8285. sherah
Berean Strong's Lexicon
sherah: Sherah

Original Word: שֶׁרַח
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: sherah
Pronunciation: SHEH-rah
Phonetic Spelling: (shay-raw')
Definition: Sherah
Meaning: a wrist-band

Word Origin: Derived from a root that may imply "kinswoman" or "related by blood."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Sherah, as it is a unique Hebrew proper name. However, the concept of building or establishing can be related to Greek words like "οἰκοδομέω" (oikodomeo - to build).

Usage: Sherah is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. It refers to a female descendant of Ephraim, one of the sons of Joseph. The name is associated with a woman who is noted for her role in building or establishing towns.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of ancient Israel, women were often not mentioned in genealogies or historical records unless they played a significant role. Sherah's mention in the Bible highlights her importance, possibly as a leader or influential figure in her community. The building of towns was a significant achievement, indicating her leadership and resourcefulness.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from the same as shor
Definition
a bracelet
NASB Translation
bracelets (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
[שֵׁרָה] bracelet, see שׁרר.

[שֵׁרָה] noun [feminine] bracelet (Aramaic שֵׁירָא id., chain, Genesis 24:22 ᵑ6 ᵑ7: Arabic bracelet, Qor 18:30 [Frä56] is said by Lane14645to be from the Persian, and, if Sem., would be from √ ); — plural absolute הַשֵּׁרוֺת Isaiah 3:19 (in list of finery).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
bracelet

From sharar in its original sense of pressing; a wrist-band (as compact or clasping) -- bracelet.

see HEBREW sharar

Forms and Transliterations
וְהַשֵּׁיר֖וֹת והשירות vehashsheiRot wə·haš·šê·rō·wṯ wəhaššêrōwṯ
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Englishman's Concordance
Isaiah 3:19
HEB: הַנְּטִיפ֥וֹת וְהַשֵּׁיר֖וֹת וְהָֽרְעָלֽוֹת׃
NAS: dangling earrings, bracelets, veils,
KJV: The chains, and the bracelets, and the mufflers,
INT: dangling bracelets veils

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Strong's Hebrew 8285
1 Occurrence


wə·haš·šê·rō·wṯ — 1 Occ.
















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