Strong's Lexicon Sheresh: Root Original Word: שֶׁרֶשׁ Word Origin: Derived from a root word in Hebrew that means "to root" or "to take root." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Greek 4491 (ῥίζα, rhiza): This Greek word also means "root" and is used in the New Testament to convey similar concepts of foundational strength and origin, as seen in passages like Romans 11:16-18 and Revelation 22:16. Usage: The Hebrew word "sheresh" primarily refers to the root of a plant. It is used metaphorically in the Bible to describe foundational or underlying aspects of life, such as the source of strength, stability, or growth. In a spiritual context, it can refer to the deep-seated nature of sin or righteousness within a person or community. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, agriculture was a central part of daily life, and the imagery of plants and roots was commonly understood. A plant's root system was crucial for its survival, providing nourishment and stability. This agricultural metaphor was often used in the Hebrew Bible to convey spiritual truths, emphasizing the importance of being deeply rooted in faith and righteousness. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as shoresh Definition "root," a man of Manasseh NASB Translation Sheresh (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs שָׁ֑רֶשׁ proper name, masculine in Manasseh (compare Old Aramaic proper name שרש Lzb383); — 1 Chronicles 7:16; Σο[υ]ρος; ᵐ5L Φορος. [שַׁרְשָׁה], [שַׁרְשְׁרָה] see שׁרר. שֶׁשְׁבַּצַּר (Baer Gi; ׳שֵׁשׁ van d. H.) proper name, masculine prince of Judah, leader of returning exiles Ezra 1:8,11 (compare Biblical Aramaic Ezra 5:14,16); Σαβανασαρ, A Σασαβασσαρος, ᵐ5L Σαβασαρης; in 1 Esdras Σαναμασσαρος, etc. (probably = Šamaš-bal-uƒur or Sin-bal-uƒur MeyEntstehung d. Jud. 75 ff., 193 SelbieHast. DB. under the word CheEncy. Bib. under the word BertholEzra 1:8 and references); — long identified with Zerubbabel, so BeRy Ryle, but improbable, see SmListen 19 KostersHerstel 32 f. MeyEntstehung l.c.; Mey77 and others identify with שֶׁנְאַצַּ֑ר 1 Chronicles 3:18 (against this NowHaggai 1:1, yet see Bertholl.c.). [שִׁשָּׁה] see שֵׁשׁ below שׁדשׁ. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Sharesh The same as sheresh; Sheresh, an Israelite -- Sharesh. see HEBREW sheresh Forms and Transliterations שָׁ֑רֶשׁ שרש šā·reš šāreš ShareshLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 7:16 HEB: וְשֵׁ֥ם אָחִ֖יו שָׁ֑רֶשׁ וּבָנָ֖יו אוּלָ֥ם NAS: of his brother [was] Sheresh, and his sons KJV: of his brother [was] Sheresh; and his sons INT: and the name of his brother Sheresh and his sons Ulam |
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