Strong’s H8311

שָׂרַע

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

sara`

Pronunciation

sah-rah'

Definition

To contend, to strive, to persist

Meaning

to prolong, be deformed by excess of members

Usage

The Hebrew verb "sara" primarily conveys the idea of contending or striving, often in a context of struggle or perseverance. It can imply a physical or metaphorical wrestling, as seen in the biblical narrative of Jacob wrestling with the angel. The term suggests a determined effort or struggle, often with a divine or spiritual dimension.

Bible references

Leviticus 21:18;Leviticus 22:23;Isaiah 28:20