Original Word: שַׁאֲרָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: sha'arah
Pronunciation: sheh-aw-RAW
Phonetic Spelling: (shah-ar-aw')
Definition: Remnant, remainder
Meaning: female kindred by blood

near kinswomen

Feminine of sh'er; female kindred by blood -- near kinswomen.

see HEBREW sh'er

Word Origin
fem. of sheer, q.v.

Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁאַר (sha'ar), which means "to remain" or "to be left over."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 4773: συγγενής (syngenēs) • meaning "relative" or "kinsman," which can refer to both male and female relatives.
• Strong's Greek Number 4772: συγγένεια (syngeneia) • meaning "kinship" or "relationship," emphasizing the familial bond.

This lexical entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the term שַׁאֲרָה, highlighting its significance in the context of Hebrew familial relationships and its rare usage in the biblical text.

Usage: This term is used in the context of familial relationships, specifically referring to female relatives. It is a rare term in the Hebrew Bible, emphasizing the blood connection within family structures.

Context: The Hebrew term שַׁאֲרָה (sha'arah) is a noun that signifies a female relative by blood. It is derived from the root שָׁאַר (sha'ar), which conveys the idea of remaining or being left over, suggesting a remnant or a part of a family that continues through bloodlines. This term is used to describe the close kinship ties that are recognized within the family unit, particularly focusing on the female members who share a common ancestry. The concept of blood kinship is significant in the Hebrew Bible, as it underscores the importance of family lineage and heritage. The term is not frequently used, which may indicate its specific application to contexts where the blood relationship of female relatives is particularly emphasized.

שַׁאֲרָ֥ה שארה ša’ărāh ša·’ă·rāh shaaRahInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts