Original Word: שְׁרֵקָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: shreqah
Pronunciation: sheh-reh-KAH
Phonetic Spelling: (sher-ay-kaw')
Definition: Whistling, hissing
Meaning: a derision

hissing

From sharaq; a derision -- hissing.

see HEBREW sharaq

Word Origin
from sharaq
Definition
(object of derisive) hissing
NASB Translation
derision (1), hissing (6).

שְׁרֵקָה noun feminine (object of derisive) hissing; — always absolute ׳שׁ, and always + שַׁמָּה : Jeremiah 19:3; Jeremiah 25:9,18 (+ חָרְבָּה, פְלָלָה), Jeremiah 29:18 (+ אָלָה, חֶרְמָּה), Jeremiah 51:27; Micah 6:16 (+ חֶרְמָּה), 2 Chronicles 29:8.

Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁרַק (sharaq), which means "to hiss" or "to whistle."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for שְׁרֵקָה in the Strong's Greek lexicon. However, concepts of derision or scorn in the Greek New Testament may be expressed through terms such as ἐμπαίζω (empaizo • to mock) or καταγελάω (katagelao • to laugh at, deride). These Greek terms capture similar themes of ridicule and contempt found in the Hebrew שְׁרֵקָה.

Usage: The term שְׁרֵקָה is used in the context of expressing derision or scorn, often through a hissing sound. It is a figurative expression of contempt or mockery.

Context: The Hebrew word שְׁרֵקָה (shereqah) appears in the Old Testament to convey a sense of derision or scorn. This term is rooted in the action of hissing, which in ancient Near Eastern cultures was a common way to express disdain or mockery. The act of hissing was not merely a sound but a symbolic gesture of contempt, often directed towards those who were defeated, humiliated, or considered unworthy.

In the Berean Standard Bible, שְׁרֵקָה is used in contexts where the people of Israel or other nations are subjected to ridicule or scorn. This expression of derision serves as a powerful image of social and spiritual reproach, highlighting the consequences of disobedience or failure to uphold covenantal responsibilities.

The use of שְׁרֵקָה in the biblical text underscores the severity of divine judgment and the social ramifications of turning away from God's commandments. It serves as a reminder of the importance of faithfulness and the potential for public shame when one falls short of divine expectations.

וְלִשְׁרֵקָ֑ה וְלִשְׁרֵקָ֔ה וְלִשְׁרֵקָ֣ה וּשְׁרֵקָ֖ה ולשרקה ושרקה לִשְׁרֵקָ֔ה לִשְׁרֵקָ֥ה לשרקה liš·rê·qāh lishreKah lišrêqāh ū·šə·rê·qāh ūšərêqāh ushereKah velishreKah wə·liš·rê·qāh wəlišrêqāhInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts