Sâraʻ — H8311

Definition

verb

to prolong, i.e. (reflex) be deformed by excess of members

1. to extend, stretch out
1. (Qal) extended (participle)
2. (Hithpael) to stretch oneself

Usually translated as

stretch out self, superfluous thing

Origin

a primitive root

Occurrences

Sâraʻ occurs 3 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Leviticus (2), Isaiah (1)

• Leviticus 21:18 — For whatsoever man he be that hath a blemish, he shall not approach: a blind man, or a lame, or he that hath a flat nose, or any thing superfluous (שָׂרֽוּעַ),
• Leviticus 22:23 — Either a bullock or a lamb that hath any thing superfluous (שָׂר֣וּעַ) or lacking in his parts, that mayest thou offer for a freewill offering; but for a vow it shall not be accepted.
• Isaiah 28:20 — For the bed is shorter than that a man can stretch himself (מֵֽהִשְׂתָּרֵ֑עַ) on it: and the covering narrower than that he can wrap himself in it.