Berean Strong's Lexicon sarag: To intertwine, to weave Original Word: שָׂרַג Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "sarag," the concept of weaving can be related to Greek terms like "ὑφαίνω" (hyphaino), which means to weave. Usage: The Hebrew verb "sarag" primarily means to intertwine or weave. It conveys the action of interlacing threads or strands to form a fabric or a complex structure. This term is used metaphorically in the Bible to describe the intricate and interconnected nature of certain objects or concepts. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, weaving was a common and essential craft, integral to daily life. Weaving was used to create garments, tents, and other necessary items. The process of weaving involved skill and patience, reflecting the interconnectedness and complexity of life and relationships in the biblical worldview. The metaphor of weaving is often used in Scripture to illustrate the intricate design and purpose of God's creation and His plans for humanity. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to be intertwined NASB Translation knit together (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs [שָׂרַג] verb Pu`al be intertwined (Talmud סָרַג Pi`el enmesh, weave around; Aramaic  intertwine, involve, סְרַג entwine; Arabic  set in order, join, weave, mix); — Imperfect3masculine plural יְשׂרָ֑גוּ Job 40:17 are intertwined (of sinews of hippopotamus). Hithpa`el Imperfect3masculine plural יִשְׂתָּֽרְגוּ Lamentations 1:14 they intertwine themselves (figurative of מְּשְׁעַי). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance wrap together, wreath A primitive root; to intwine -- wrap together, wreath. Forms and Transliterations יְשֹׂרָֽגוּ׃ יִשְׂתָּ֥רְג֛וּ ישרגו׃ ישתרגו yə·śō·rā·ḡū yesoRagu yəśōrāḡū yiś·tā·rə·ḡū yisTareGu yiśtārəḡūLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 40:17 HEB: (פַחֲדָ֣יו ק) יְשֹׂרָֽגוּ׃ NAS: of his thighs are knit together. KJV: of his stones are wrapped together. INT: the sinews stone are knit Lamentations 1:14 2 Occurrences |
|
