What does סָרִיס · εὐνοῦχος mean in the Bible?
סָרִיס · εὐνοῦχος is a Hebrew phrase meaning "eunuch, court official".
Hebrew · H5631, G2135
Saris
A eunuch ; by implication, valet (especially of the female apartments), and thus, a minister of state · eunuch
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סָרִיסH5631a eunuch ; by implication, valet (especially of the female apartments), and thus, a minister of state
Pronunciationsāriys
Castrated official who progresses from intimate court service to high political authority and administrative power
Open lexicon entry →εὐνοῦχοςG2135eunuch
Pronunciationeunoûchos
Man emasculated or naturally incapacitated for marriage; includes court officials and those abstaining voluntarily from wedlock.
Open lexicon entry →What does saris (saris) mean in the Bible?
סָרִיס · εὐνοῦχος is a Hebrew phrase meaning "eunuch, court official".
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How many biblical occurrences are listed for H5631, G2135?
H5631, G2135 is connected to 42 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. eunuch, court official
Strong'sH5631, G2135
Lexical occurrences42 versesSource Gloss
eunuch, court official
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