שָׂרָה

sârâh · /saw-raw'/

Number

H8280

Language

Hebrew

Original word

שָׂרָה

Transliteration

sârâh

Pronunciation

saw-raw'

KJV occurrences

2 verses

Definition

to prevail

KJV: have power (as a prince).

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered שָׂרָה across 2 verses.

power2×

Every occurrence (KJV)

2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Genesis1 verse

Genesis 32:28

And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed. Israel: that is, A prince of God

Hosea1 verse

Hosea 12:3

He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God: had: Heb. was a prince, or, behaved himself princely

Topics that use this word

Christ is God Israel Boldness, Holy Communion With God Prayer Prayer, Answers To Types of Christ

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H8280 (sârâh) mean?

to prevail

How many times does H8280 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H8280 (שָׂרָה) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “power.”

How is sârâh translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H8280 is rendered as “power” (2×).

Where does the Hebrew word שָׂרָה come from?

a primitive root;