Original Word: שׂרֵק
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: soreq
Pronunciation: so-rayk
Phonetic Spelling: (so-rake')
Definition: a vine stock
Meaning: A vine stock, specifically referring to a choice or noble vine.

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to intertwine or to be luxuriant.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The corresponding Greek term in the Septuagint that aligns with the concept of a choice vine is found in Strong's Greek Number G288: ἄμπελος (ampelos), which means "vine." This term is used in the New Testament, notably in John 15:1, where Jesus declares, "I am the true vine, and My Father is the keeper of the vineyard," drawing a parallel to the Old Testament imagery of the vine and its significance.

Usage: The term שׂרֵק (soreq) is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a choice or noble vine, often symbolizing Israel or the people of God in a metaphorical sense.

Context: • The Hebrew word שׂרֵק (soreq) appears in the context of describing a vine of superior quality. It is used metaphorically in the Scriptures to represent the nation of Israel, highlighting its intended purpose and the care bestowed upon it by God.
• In Isaiah 5:2, the prophet Isaiah uses שׂרֵק (soreq) in the "Song of the Vineyard," where God plants a vineyard with the choicest vines, symbolizing His chosen people. The verse reads: "He dug it up and cleared its stones and planted it with the choicest vines. He built a watchtower in the middle of it and carved out a winepress as well. Then He waited for it to yield good grapes, but it produced only worthless ones."
• The imagery of the vine is a recurring theme in the Bible, often used to illustrate the relationship between God and His people. The choice vine, שׂרֵק (soreq), signifies the potential and expectation God has for Israel to bear good fruit, reflecting His glory and righteousness.
• The use of שׂרֵק (soreq) underscores the disappointment and judgment that follows when the people fail to live up to their calling, as seen in the continuation of Isaiah's parable.

I. שֹׂרֵק noun [masculine] choice species of vine; — absolute ׳שׂ Isaiah 5:2, ׳שׂוֺ Jeremiah 2:21 (both in figure).

שׂרֵקָה noun feminine choice vine; — Genesis 49:11.

choicest, noble wine

Or sowreq {so-rake'}; and (feminine) soreqah {so- ray-kaw'}; from sharaq in the sense of redness (compare saruq); a vine stock (properly, one yielding purple grapes, the richest variety) -- choice(-st, noble) wine. Compare saruwq.

see HEBREW sharaq

see HEBREW saruq

see HEBREW saruwq

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