Strong’s H8318

שֶׁרֶץ

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

sherets

Pronunciation

SHEH-rets

Definition

Swarming thing, creeping thing, swarm

Meaning

a swarm, active mass of minute animals

Usage

The term "sherets" refers to small creatures that move in large numbers, often used to describe insects, reptiles, and other small animals that swarm or creep. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it is frequently associated with creatures that are considered unclean according to the dietary laws given to the Israelites.

Bible references

Genesis 1:20;Genesis 7:21;Leviticus 5:2;Leviticus 11:10;Leviticus 11:20;Leviticus 11:21;Leviticus 11:23;Leviticus 11:29;Leviticus 11:31;Leviticus 11:41;Leviticus 11:42;Leviticus 11:43;Leviticus 11:44;Leviticus 22:5;Deuteronomy 14:19