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H8280 שָׂרָה (sârâh) saw-raw'
Hebrew
Verb (Hebrew)
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Quick Definition

to strive

Strong's Definition

to prevail

Derivation: a primitive root;

KJV Usage: have power (as a prince).

TWOT Reference: 2287

Outline of Biblical Usage

1) contend, have power, contend with, persist, exert oneself, persevere
1a) (Qal) to persevere, contend with

Septuagint (LXX) Greek Equivalents

This Hebrew word is translated by the following Greek words in the Septuagint:

STEPBible — Tyndale Abridged Hebrew Lexicon

1) contend, have power, contend with, persist, exert oneself, persevere 1a) (Qal) to persevere, contend with

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon

שָׂרָה śârâh BDB Definition: 1) contend, have power, contend with, persist, exert oneself, persevere 1a) (Qal) to persevere, contend with Part of Speech: verb A Related Word by BDB/Strongs Number: a primitive root Same Word by TWOT Number: 2287 Total KJV Occurrences: 2

Bible Occurrences (2)

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