Lexical Definition
Σαρούχ Saroúch (sar-ooch') Serug N:N-M-P
of Hebrew origin (שְׂרוּג)
Saruch.
- Saruch (i.e. Serug), a patriarch
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Σεροὺχ | of Serug | Luke.3.35 |
| Σερούχ | Serug | LXX.Gen.11.20 • LXX.Gen.11.21 |
| Serug lived | LXX.Gen.11.22 • LXX.Gen.11.23 | |
| Σερούγ | Serug | LXX.1Chr.1.26 |
Abbott-Smith
Σερούχ (Rec. Σαρ-), ὁ, indecl. (Heb. שְׂרוּג),
Serug: Lk 3:35.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Luke | 3:35 |
Profile
Male • Son of Reu • Son of Reu; father of Nahor, ancestor of Abraham
Man living at the time of the Patriarchs
Serug was the son of Reu, the father of Nahor, and an ancestor of Abraham, living to the age of 230 years.
- A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.11.20;
- referred to as Serug שְׂרוּג, or Serug (KJV= Saruch) Σαρούχ;
- a son of Reu רְעוּ;
- father of Nahor נָחוֹר.
Serug, mentioned in Genesis 11:20-23, 1 Chronicles 1:26, and Luke 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.
All entries for Serug: שְׂרוּג ☩ Σαρούχ