שָׂרָה (sârâh) — Have Power
Hebrew word study: שָׂרָה (sârâh), Strong's H8280. to prevail
Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.
to prevail
KJV translation words: have power (as a prince).
Strong's H8280 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Genesis 32:28 and last appears in Hosea 12:3.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 2)
- Genesis 32:28 — שָׂרִיתָ — you have struggled
- Hosea 12:3 — שָׂרָה — he struggled
Related entries
Entries whose derivation names this word: H3478 יִשְׂרָאֵל (Yisrâʼêl), H4951 מִשְׂרָה (misrâh), H8304 שְׂרָיָה (Sᵉrâyâh).
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Frequently asked questions
What does sârâh (H8280) mean?
To prevail.
How is H8280 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates H8280 as: have power (as a prince)..
How often does שָׂרָה (sârâh) appear?
Strong's H8280 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Genesis 32:28 and last appears in Hosea 12:3.
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