שְׁרָא

she.reVerbH8271

to loose

From: (Aramaic) a root corresponding to that of H8293 (שֵׁרוּת);

Short Definition

to free, separate; figuratively, to unravel, commence; by implication (of unloading beasts) to reside

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. 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

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology A:V

DescriptionA:V

Occurrences

6 times

Appears 6 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Daniel
5
Ezra
1

Key Passages

  • Daniel 2:22
  • Daniel 3:25
  • Daniel 5:6
  • Daniel 5:12
  • Daniel 5:16

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