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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סָרִיס H5631 a eunuch ; by implication, valet (especially of the female apartments), and thus, a minister of state

Pronunciation sāriys

Castrated official who progresses from intimate court service to high political authority and administrative power

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εὐνοῦχος G2135 eunuch

Pronunciation eunoûchos

Man emasculated or naturally incapacitated for marriage; includes court officials and those abstaining voluntarily from wedlock.

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What does saris (saris) mean in the Bible?

סָרִיס · εὐνοῦχος is a Hebrew phrase meaning "eunuch, court official".

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What does סָרִיס · εὐνοῦχος mean in the Bible?

סָרִיס · εὐνοῦχος is a Hebrew phrase meaning "eunuch, court official".

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's H5631, G2135

Lexical occurrences 42 verses

Source Gloss

eunuch, court official

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