Original Word: שְׂדֵרָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: sderah
Pronunciation: seh-deh-rah
Phonetic Spelling: (sed-ay-raw')
Definition: Order, Arrangement
Meaning: a row, rank, story

board, range

From an unused root meaning to regulate; a row, i.e. Rank (of soldiers), story (of rooms) -- board, range.

Word Origin
from the same as seder
Definition
row, rank (of soldiers)
NASB Translation
planks (1), ranks (3).

[שְׂדֵרָה] noun feminine 1. row, rank of soldiers in line.

2 architectural term. (probably for סְדֵרָה, see above and compare Ba^{§ 92 a}); — only plural absolute שְׂדֵרוֺת 2 Kings 11:8; 2Chronicles 23:14, רֹת- 1 Kings 6:9; 2 Kings 11:15; —

1 rows, ranks, 2 Kings 11:8, and 2 Kings 11:15 2Chronicles 23:14 (where thought to be gloss by Benz, on account of מִבַּיִת, within).

2 technical term of building, גֵּבִים וּשְׂדֵרֹת בָּאֲרָוִים 1 Kings 6:9, meaning unknown.

Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׂדַר (sadar), which means to arrange or set in order.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 5010 • τάξις (taxis): This Greek term similarly denotes order, arrangement, or rank, often used in the New Testament to describe orderly conduct or the arrangement of things in a systematic manner.
• Strong's Greek Number 5087 • τίθημι (tithēmi): While not a direct equivalent, this term involves the act of placing or setting, which can relate to the concept of arranging or ordering items or people in a structured manner.

The concept of שְׂדֵרָה underscores the biblical emphasis on order and structure, reflecting a worldview that values harmony and organization as reflections of divine order.

Usage: This term is used in the context of describing organized structures or arrangements, such as rows of buildings or ranks of people. It is not frequently used in the Hebrew Bible, indicating its specific application to contexts requiring orderly arrangement.

Context: שְׂדֵרָה (sederah) appears in the Hebrew Bible to denote a structured or organized series, often in the context of architecture or military formation. The concept of order and arrangement is central to its meaning, reflecting the importance of structure in both physical and social constructs in ancient Hebrew culture. The term is illustrative of the broader biblical theme of order as a reflection of divine creation and organization. In biblical usage, שְׂדֵרָה may be applied to describe the orderly arrangement of elements within a city or the structured ranks of an army, emphasizing the importance of discipline and organization in achieving communal and divine purposes.

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