Strong H8311שָׂרַע
to extend
- Transliteration
- ώâra‛
- Pronunciation
- saw-rah'
- Morphology
- Hebrew Verb
Definition
A primitive root; to {prolong} that {is} (reflexively) be deformed by excess of members: - stretch out {self} (have any) superfluous thing.
Detailed definition
1) to extend, stretch out
1a) (Qal) extended (participle)
1b) (Hithpael) to stretch oneself
1a) (Qal) extended (participle)
1b) (Hithpael) to stretch oneself
In the Bible
Strong H8311 appears in 3 verses of the KJV.
Translated in the KJV by
- superfluous2
- stretch1
First verses
- Leviticus 21:18For whatsoever man he be that hath a blemish, he shall not approach: a blind man, or a lame, or he that hath a flat nose, or any thing superfluous,
- Leviticus 22:23Either a bullock or a lamb that hath any thing superfluous or lacking in his parts, that mayest thou offer for a freewill offering; but for a vow it shall not be accepted.
- Isaiah 28:20For the bed is shorter than that a man can stretch himself on it: and the covering narrower than that he can wrap himself in it.