שָׂרַר

sa.rarVerbH8323

to rule

From: a primitive root;

Short Definition

to have (transitively, exercise; reflexively, get) dominion

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. 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)

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

Occurrences

4 times

Appears 4 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Esther
1
Isaiah
1
Numbers
1
Proverbs
1

Key Passages

  • Esther 1:22
  • Isaiah 32:1
  • Numbers 16:13
  • Proverbs 8:16

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