◄ 8306. sharir ►
Strong's Lexicon sharir: Navel, body, strength Original Word: שָׁרִיר Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: shariyr Pronunciation: shah-REER Phonetic Spelling: (shaw-reer') Definition: a cord, sinew Meaning: A cord, sinew. Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be firm or strong. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 860 (ἀχίλλειος, achilleios): Referring to the Achilles tendon, a term used in Greek literature to describe a similar concept of strength and connection in the human body. • Strong's Greek Number 1411 (δύναμις, dynamis): While not a direct translation, this term is often used in the New Testament to denote power and strength, reflecting the underlying theme of firmness and capability associated with שָׁרִיר. This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew term שָׁרִיר, highlighting its significance in biblical texts and its metaphorical implications for strength and unity. Usage: The term שָׁרִיר is used in the context of describing physical strength or the anatomical structure of sinews, which are the tendons or cords that connect muscles to bones. Context: The Hebrew word שָׁרִיר (sharir) appears in the Old Testament to denote the concept of strength and firmness, often in a physical or anatomical sense. It is used metaphorically to describe the robustness and resilience of the human body, particularly focusing on the sinews, which are essential for movement and stability. The sinews are depicted as vital components that provide strength and support, reflecting the broader biblical theme of God's creation being intricately and wonderfully made. In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is used to illustrate the physical attributes of strength and endurance, emphasizing the importance of these qualities in the context of human and divine interactions. The sinews, as a symbol of strength, are often associated with the idea of being bound or held together firmly, which can also be extended to spiritual and moral steadfastness. The concept of sinews is significant in biblical literature, as it underscores the interconnectedness of the body and the necessity of each part functioning properly to maintain overall health and vitality. This imagery is often used to convey deeper spiritual truths about the unity and strength found in the community of believers and their reliance on God's sustaining power. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from the same as shor Definition sinew, muscle NASB Translation muscles (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [שָׁרִיר] noun [masculine] sinew, muscle (so context suggests); — pluralconstruct אוֺנוֺ בִּשְׁרִירֵי בִטְנוֺ Job 40:16 ("" כֹחוֺמְָתְנָיו). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance navel From sharar in the original sense as in shor (compare shorer); a cord, i.e. (by analogy) sinew -- navel. see HEBREW sharar see HEBREW shor see HEBREW shorer Forms and Transliterations בִּשְׁרִירֵ֥י בשרירי biš·rî·rê bishriRei bišrîrê Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Job 40:16 HEB: בְמָתְנָ֑יו וְ֝אֹנ֗וֹ בִּשְׁרִירֵ֥י בִטְנֽוֹ׃ NAS: And his power in the muscles of his belly. KJV: and his force [is] in the navel of his belly. INT: his loins and his power the muscles of his belly 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 8306 1 Occurrence biš·rî·rê — 1 Occ.