Strong’s H5637

סָרַר

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

carar

Pronunciation

sah-RAHR

Definition

To be stubborn, to rebel, to be obstinate

Meaning

to turn away, be refractory

Usage

The Hebrew verb "sarar" primarily conveys the idea of stubbornness or rebellion. It is often used in the context of describing a willful defiance against authority, particularly against God or His commandments. The term implies a deliberate choice to resist or oppose, often with a sense of obstinacy or hard-heartedness.

Bible references

Deuteronomy 21:18;Deuteronomy 21:20;Nehemiah 9:29;Psalm 66:7;Psalm 68:6;Psalm 68:18;Psalm 78:8;Proverbs 7:11;Isaiah 1:23;Isaiah 30:1;Isaiah 65:2;Jeremiah 5:23;Jeremiah 6:28;Hosea 4:16;Hosea 4:16;Hosea 9:15;Zechariah 7:11