Strong's Hebrew: 8335. שָׁרֵת (shareth) -- To minister, to serve
Strong's Lexicon
shareth: To minister, to serve
Original Word: שָׁרֵת
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: shareth
Pronunciation: shah-RETH
Phonetic Spelling: (shaw-rayth')
Definition: To minister, to serve
Meaning: service
Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁרַת (sharath), which means "to minister" or "to serve."
Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1247 (diakoneo): To serve, to minister
- G3000 (latreuo): To serve, to worship
Usage: The Hebrew verb "shareth" primarily conveys the act of serving or ministering, often in a religious or ceremonial context. It is used to describe the duties performed by priests and Levites in the tabernacle and temple, as well as the service rendered to God by His people. The term emphasizes a devoted and humble service, often in a sacred setting.
Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the concept of service was deeply embedded in the religious and social fabric. The Levites, a tribe set apart for religious duties, were tasked with ministering in the tabernacle and later in the temple. Their service was seen as a direct act of worship to God, highlighting the importance of purity, dedication, and obedience. This service was not limited to religious rituals but extended to various aspects of community life, reflecting a holistic approach to worship and service.
NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from sharath
Definition
(religious) ministry
NASB Translation
service (2).
Brown-Driver-Briggs
שָׁרֵת noun masculine religious ministry; — ׳כְּלֵי הַשּׁ vessels of ministry in tabernacle Numbers 4:12, temple 2Chronicles 24:14.
[שָׁשָׂה] see [שׁסה]
Po`.
I. שֵׁשׁ six, see שׁדשׁ. II. שֵׁשׁ see שַׁיִשׁ.
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
ministerry
Infinitive of sharath; service (in the Temple) -- minister(-ry).
see HEBREW sharath
Forms and Transliterations
הַשָּׁרֵ֜ת השרת שָׁרֵ֔ת שרת haš·šā·rêṯ hashshaRet haššārêṯ šā·rêṯ šārêṯ shaRet
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