Serug שְׂרוּג
Son of Reu; father of Nahor, ancestor of Abraham
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 Study available
- Genesis 11:20
"Reu lived thirty-two years, and became the father of Serug."
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"Reu lived two hundred seven years after he became the father of Serug, and became the father of more sons and daughters."
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"Serug lived thirty years, and became the father of Nahor."
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"Serug lived two hundred years after he became the father of Nahor, and became the father of more sons and daughters."
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1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 1:26
"Serug, Nahor, Terah,"
Luke 1 verse Study available
- 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 | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שְׂרוּג | H8286 |
| Greek | Greek | Σαρούχ | G4562 |
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" (