שָׂרַע (sâraʻ) — Stretch Out Self

Hebrew word study: שָׂרַע (sâraʻ), Strong's H8311. to prolong, i.e. (reflex) be deformed by excess of members

HebrewStrong's H8311
Quick definition
Hebrew word
שָׂרַע (sâraʻ)
Pronounced: saw-rah'

Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to prolong, i.e. (reflex) be deformed by excess of members

Word study
Derivation: a primitive root;

KJV translation words: stretch out self, (have any) superfluous thing.

Where this word appears

Strong's H8311 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Leviticus 21:18 and last appears in Isaiah 28:20.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

having something enlarged ×2for stretching oneself ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

שָׂרוּעַ ×2מֵהִשְׂתָּרֵעַ ×1

Books where it appears most

Leviticus ×2Isaiah ×1

Verses (all 3)

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does sâraʻ (H8311) mean?

To prolong, i.e. (reflex) be deformed by excess of members.

How is H8311 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates H8311 as: stretch out self, (have any) superfluous thing..

How often does שָׂרַע (sâraʻ) appear?

Strong's H8311 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Leviticus 21:18 and last appears in Isaiah 28:20.