Serug שְׂרוּג
Son of Reu; father of Nahor, ancestor of Abraham
Who is Serug in the Bible?
Serug was the son of Reu and the father of Nahor, serving as an important link in the genealogical line from Shem to Abraham (Genesis 11:20-23, 1 Chronicles 1:26). According to Scripture, he lived to be 230 years old, fathering Nahor at age 30 and then living another 200 years while having additional sons and daughters. Serug appears in both Old Testament genealogies and in Luke's Gospel (Luke 3:35), where his lineage is traced through the Savior, emphasizing the continuity of God's covenant promise across generations. His inclusion in these genealogies underscores the biblical importance of family lines in establishing the path through which God's redemptive plan unfolded toward Abraham and ultimately toward Jesus Christ.
Biography
Serug, mentioned in Gen.11.20-23, 1 Chronicles Gen.1.26, and Luk.3.35, was a descendant of Shem and an ancestor of Abraham. He was the son of Reu and the father of Nahor. Serug lived 30 years before becoming the father of Nahor, and after that, he lived an additional 200 years, having other sons and daughters. In total, Serug lived 230 years. He is listed in the genealogies that trace the lineage from Shem to Abraham, highlighting the continuity of God's plan through the generations. Serug's mention in both the Old and New Testaments underscores the importance of family lineage in the biblical narrative.
Family
In Scripture
3 biblical books ; 2 with study contentGenesis 4 verses
- Genesis 11:20
"When Reu was 32 years old, he became the father of Serug."
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"And after he had become the father of Serug, Reu lived 207 years and had other sons and daughters."
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"When Serug was 30 years old, he became the father of Nahor."
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"And after he had become the father of Nahor, Serug lived 200 years and had other sons and daughters."
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1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 1:26
"Serug, Nahor, Terah,"
Luke 1 verse
- Luke 3:35
"the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שְׂרוּג |
| Greek | Greek | Σαρούχ |
Serug
sur'-vant ('ebhedh; doulos): A very common word with a variety of meanings, all implying a greater or less degree of inferiority and want of freedom:
(1) The most frequent usage is as the equivalent of "slave" (