Strong's Lexicon
sharah: To sing, to chant
Original Word:שָׁרָה
Part of Speech:Verb
Transliteration:sharah
Pronunciation:shah-RAH
Phonetic Spelling:(shaw-raw')
Definition:To sing, to chant
Meaning:to free
Word Origin:A primitive root
Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries:The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint and the New Testament is "ᾄδω" (Strong's Greek 103), which also means "to sing."
Usage:The Hebrew verb "sharah" primarily means "to sing" or "to chant." It is used in the context of vocal music, often in worship or celebration. The act of singing in the Hebrew Bible is frequently associated with joy, praise, and the expression of deep emotions, whether in personal devotion or communal worship.
Cultural and Historical Background:In ancient Israel, music and singing were integral parts of religious and communal life. Singing was a common way to express worship, tell stories, and pass down traditions. The Levites, a tribe set apart for religious duties, often led singing in the temple. Songs and chants were used in various settings, from personal devotion to grand temple ceremonies, reflecting the importance of music in connecting with God and the community.
NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origina prim. root
Definitionto let loose
NASB Translationlets it loose (1), set you free (1).
Brown-Driver-Briggs
I. [] (Late Hebrew
id., dissolve; Assyrian
šarû, Pi`el
open (building, for use),
dedicate it;
tašrîtu, dedication; Oaram.
loose, so Aramaic ,

; Ethiopic
remit, condone); —
Imperfect3masculine singular suffixJob 37:3he (God)lets it loose (i.e. the thunder).
Perfect1singular suffixJeremiah 15:11 QrI will set thee free (compareJeremiah 40:4 ), but dubious; Kt (i.e. , √ ), Thes GieI vex thee [ = , very dubious]; Ew and others RVstrengthen thee; this yields best sense, but as Aramaic is intransitive, read then or , Dr; Jerome Rabb read =thy remnant (AV).
II. (√ of following; compare Arabic
be moist; Aramaic ,
id.;
grape-juice; Late Hebrewsoften, dissolve; whence following properly =moisture (DiNu Dr§ 178 PatersonNu Hpt GrayNu), and so Assyrianmešru,succulence (HptPaterson Nu)).
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
direct
A primitive root; to free -- direct.
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