Original Word: שְׂעִירָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: s`iyrah
Pronunciation: say-ee-rah
Phonetic Spelling: (seh-ee-raw')
Definition: Hairy, Shaggy
Meaning: a she-goat

kid

Feminine of sa'iyr; a she-goat -- kid.

see HEBREW sa'iyr

Word Origin
fem. of sair
Definition
female goat
NASB Translation
goat (1), goat* (1).

I. [שְׂעִירָה] noun feminine she-goat; — construct שְׂעִירַת עִזִּים (literally hairy female of goats) Leviticus 4:28; Leviticus 5:6.

Word Origin: Feminine form of שָׂעִיר (sa'ir, Strong's 8163), which means "hairy" or "goat."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 2056: ἔριφος (eriphos) • a kid or young goat.
• Strong's Greek Number 2055: ἔριφος (eriphos) • a kid or young goat, used in the New Testament in contexts similar to the Hebrew שְׂעִירָה.

These Greek terms are used in the Septuagint and the New Testament to translate or refer to goats, maintaining the continuity of the imagery and symbolism associated with goats in biblical literature.

Usage: The term שְׂעִירָה is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer specifically to a female goat. It is often used in contexts related to sacrificial offerings and pastoral life.

Context: The Hebrew word שְׂעִירָה (se'irah) appears in the Old Testament as a term for a she-goat. This word is derived from the root שָׂעִיר (sa'ir), which means "hairy" or "rough," reflecting the characteristic appearance of goats. In ancient Israelite society, goats were valuable livestock, providing milk, meat, and hides. They also played a significant role in religious practices, particularly in sacrificial offerings.

The she-goat, or שְׂעִירָה, is mentioned in various contexts within the Hebrew Scriptures. For example, in Levitical law, goats were often used as sin offerings, as seen in Leviticus 4:28, where a female goat is specified for a sin offering by an individual. The use of goats in sacrificial rites underscores their importance in the religious and cultural life of the Israelites.

In pastoral settings, the she-goat was a common sight, and its care and management were integral to the agrarian lifestyle of the ancient Near East. The imagery of goats is also used metaphorically in the Bible, symbolizing various attributes such as stubbornness or vitality.

שְׂעִירַ֤ת שְׂעִירַ֥ת שעירת śə‘îraṯ śə·‘î·raṯ seiRatInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts