Hebrew · H8269, G758

שַׂר

A head person (of any rank or class) · a first (in rank or power)

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שַׂר H8269 a head person (of any rank or class)

Pronunciation šar

Hierarchical authority figure spanning military, administrative, and domestic domains; flexible rank rather than fixed office.

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ἄρχων G758 a first (in rank or power)

Pronunciation árchōn

A ruler exercising authority; in NT theology, includes demonic powers opposing God's kingdom.

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What does שַׂר (sar) mean in the Bible?

שַׂר · ἄρχων is a Hebrew phrase meaning "a ruler or government official".

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What does שַׂר · ἄρχων mean in the Bible?

שַׂר · ἄρχων is a Hebrew phrase meaning "a ruler or government official".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H8269, G758?

H8269, G758 is connected to 421 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. a ruler or government official

Strong's H8269, G758

Lexical occurrences 421 verses

Source Gloss

a ruler or government official

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