Strong’s H8295

שָׂרַט

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

sarat

Pronunciation

sah-RAHT

Definition

To cut, to make incisions, to scratch

Meaning

to gash

Usage

The Hebrew verb "sarat" primarily means to cut or make incisions. It is often used in the context of making marks or scratches on the body. In the Old Testament, this term is associated with practices that were forbidden for the Israelites, particularly in relation to mourning rituals or idolatrous practices.

Bible references

Leviticus 21:5;Zechariah 12:3;Zechariah 12:3