Berean Strong's Lexicon Sarsekim: Sarsekim Original Word: סַרְסְכִים Word Origin: Likely of Akkadian origin, possibly derived from a title or name used in the Neo-Babylonian empire. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the name Sarsekim, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text and the historical context of the Babylonian empire. Usage: Sarsekim is a name mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the book of Jeremiah. It refers to a high-ranking official or prince in the Babylonian empire during the time of King Nebuchadnezzar II. The name is associated with the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem. Cultural and Historical Background: Sarsekim is mentioned in the context of the Babylonian conquest of Jerusalem, which took place in the early 6th century BCE. This period was marked by the expansion of the Babylonian empire under Nebuchadnezzar II, who is known for his military campaigns and the subsequent exile of the Jewish people. The mention of Sarsekim highlights the presence of Babylonian officials in the region, reflecting the political and military dominance of Babylon over Judah. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof foreign origin Definition one of Nebuchadnezzar's princes NASB Translation Sar-sekim (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs שַׂרְסְכִים proper name, masculine a prince of Nebuchadnezzar Jeremiah 39:3, but read probably (נְבוֺ) שַׁזְבָּן, see Gie Du, compare p. 613:a above; ᵐ5 Ναβουσαχαρ, etc. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Sarsechim Of foreign derivation; Sarsekim, a Babylonian general -- Sarsechim. Forms and Transliterations סְכִ֣ים סכים sə·ḵîm seChim səḵîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Jeremiah 39:3 HEB: נְב֞וּ שַׂר־ סְכִ֣ים רַב־ סָרִ֗יס NAS: Samgar-nebu, Sar-sekim the Rab-saris, KJV: Samgarnebo, Sarsechim, Rabsaris, INT: Nergal-sar-ezer Samgar-nebu Sar-sekim the Rab-saris Nergal-sar-ezer |
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