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שָׂרָה H8280
H8280 is the Hebrew word שָׂרָה, transliterated sârâh and said saw-raw'. The King James Version most often renders it prince hast thou power.
What it means
to prevail.
Where it comes from
a primitive root.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: have power (as a prince).
Verses using שָׂרָה
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Genesis 32:28 · KJV
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.
Hosea 12:3 · KJV
He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God:
Common questions
What does Strong's H8280 mean?
H8280 is the Hebrew word שָׂרָה (sârâh), meaning to prevail.
How is H8280 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it prince hast thou power (1 time), power (1 time).
How many times does H8280 appear in the Bible?
שָׂרָה (sârâh) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H8280 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root.
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