Lexical Definition
שְׂדֵרָה sᵉdêrâh (sed-ay-raw') rank H:N-F
from an unused root meaning to regulate
board, range.
- a row, i.e. rank (of soldiers), story (of rooms)
1) row, rank (of soldiers)
1a) rows, ranks
1b) technical term of building
1b1) meaning unknown
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| לַשְּׂדֵרֹ֔ת | to the ranks | 2Kgs.11.15 |
| וּשְׂדֵרֹ֖ת | and planks | 1Kgs.6.9 |
| הַשְּׂדֵר֖וֹת | the ranks | 2Kgs.11.8 |
| הַשְּׂדֵר֔וֹת | the ranks | 2Chr.23.14 |
Brown-Driver-Briggs
[שְׂדֵרָה]
noun feminine 1. row, rank of soldiers in line.
2. architectural term. (probably for סְדֵרָה, see above and compare Ba§ 92 a); — only plural absolute שְׂדֵרוֺת 2Kgs 11:8; 2Chr 23:14, רֹת- 1Kgs 6:9; 2Kgs 11:15 —
1. rows, ranks, 2Kgs 11:8, and v2Kgs 11:15 = 2Chr 23:14 (where thought to be gloss by Benz, on account of מִבַּיִת, within).
2. technical term of building, גֵּבִים וּשְׂדֵרֹת בָּאֲרָוִים 1Kgs 6:9, meaning unknown.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Kings | 6:9 |
| 2 Kings | 11:8 · 11:15 |
| 2 Chronicles | 23:14 |