Strong’s H5631

סָרִיס

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

cariyc

Pronunciation

sah-REES

Definition

Eunuch, officer, court official

Meaning

a eunuch, valet, a minister of state

Usage

The Hebrew word "saris" primarily refers to a eunuch, a man who has been castrated, often employed in royal courts as a trusted official or servant. In some contexts, it can also refer to a high-ranking officer or court official, regardless of whether they were physically a eunuch. The term is used to describe individuals who held positions of influence and responsibility, often in the service of a king or ruler.

Bible references

Genesis 37:36;Genesis 39:1;Genesis 40:2;Genesis 40:7;1 Samuel 8:15;1 Kings 22:9;2 Kings 8:6;2 Kings 9:32;2 Kings 20:18;2 Kings 23:11;2 Kings 24:12;2 Kings 24:15;2 Kings 25:19;1 Chronicles 28:1;2 Chronicles 18:8;Esther 1:10;Esther 1:12;Esther 1:15;Esther 2:3;Esther 2:14;Esther 2:15;Esther 2:21;Esther 4:4;Esther 4:5;Esther 6:2