שֶׂ֫רַח, שָׂ֫רַח
se.rach
Serah
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe word "se.rach" (שֶׂ֫רַח, שָׂ֫רַח), Strong's number H8294, is a proper name in the Hebrew language. It is a unique personal name that occurs three times in the Bible. The short definition directly provided is "Serah," indicating that "se.rach" is an individual's name, rather than a common noun with a specific meaning. In terms of range of usage, the name "se.rach" is used as a proper noun, specifically a personal name, and appears only in limited contexts. We can infer that "se.rach" holds personal significance to the individuals or community it is associated with, but this significance is not explicitly stated in the provided data. Given its frequency and scope, it appears that "se.rach" is a personal name rather than a concept or idea with broader symbolic or thematic meaning. Its significance lies in its association with specific individuals and events, which may be important to understanding various biblical narratives, but the nature of that significance is currently unclear based on the provided definition and usage data.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
3 total occurrences across the text