שְׁרָא
she.re
“to loose”
Definition
to free, separate; figuratively, to unravel, commence; by implication (of unloading beasts) to reside
(Aramaic) a root corresponding to that of H8293 (שֵׁרוּת);
- to loosen, abide, begin 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to loosen 1a2) to abide (from loosing girths for camp) 1b) (Pael) to begin, open 1c) (Ithpael) to be loosened
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logos (G3056)
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Grammar & Morphology
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Occurrences
שְׁרָא appears 6 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
He reveals the deep and hidden things;He knows what lies in darkness,and light dwells with Him.
“Look!” he exclaimed. “I see four men, unbound and unharmed, walking around in the fire—and the fourth looks like a son of the gods!”
his face grew pale and his thoughts so alarmed him that his hips gave way and his knees knocked together.
did this because Daniel, the one he named Belteshazzar, was found to have an extraordinary spirit, as well as knowledge, understanding, and the ability to interpret dreams, explain riddles, and solve difficult problems. Summon Daniel, therefore, and he will give you the interpretation.”
But I have heard about you, that you are able to give interpretations and solve difficult problems. Therefore, if you can read this inscription and give me its interpretation, you will be clothed in purple and have a gold chain placed around your neck, and you will be made the third highest ruler in the kingdom.”
Lexicon data from STEPBible.org (Tyndale House, Cambridge) under CC BY 4.0 license.