שָׂרַר
sa.rar
“to rule”
Definition
to have (transitively, exercise; reflexively, get) dominion
a primitive root;
- to be or act as prince, rule, contend, have power, prevail over, reign, govern 1a) (Qal) to rule over, govern 1b) (Hithpael) to lord it over Also means: sur (*שׂוּר *"to reign" H7786)
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Grammar & Morphology
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Occurrences
שָׂרַר appears 4 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
He sent letters to all the provinces of the kingdom, to each province in its own script and to each people in their own language, proclaiming that every man should be master of his own household.
Behold, a king will reign in righteousness,and princes will rule with justice.
Is it not enough that you have brought us up out of a land flowing with milk and honey to kill us in the wilderness? Must you also appoint yourself as ruler over us?
By me princes rule,and all nobles who govern justly.
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