שְׁרֵאshᵉrêʼ
to free, separate; figuratively, to unravel, commence; by implication (of unloading beasts) to reside
Pronunciation: sher-ay' · Hebrew/Aramaic (Old Testament) · H8271
Meanings
1. loosen
2. abide
Pe`al: f (Daniel 5:16; Daniel 5:12; Daniel 2:22)
1. figurative loosen knots, i.e. solve difficulties (Daniel 3:25; Daniel 5:12; Daniel 5:16)
2. abide, from loosening girths, loads, at encampment (Daniel 2:22)
Pa`el: begin (Ezra 5:2)
Hithpa`el: were loosened, (in fear) (Daniel 5:6)
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 6 times in the Bible.
- Ezra 5:2 Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and Jeshua son of Jehozadak responded by starting again to rebuild the Temple of God in Jerusalem. And the prophets of God were with them and helped them.
- Daniel 2:22 He reveals deep and mysterious things and knows what lies hidden in darkness, though he is surrounded by light.
- Daniel 3:25 “Look!” Nebuchadnezzar shouted. “I see four men, unbound, walking around in the fire unharmed! And the fourth looks like a god!”
- Daniel 5:6 and his face turned pale with fright. His knees knocked together in fear and his legs gave way beneath him.
- Daniel 5:12 This man Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar, has exceptional ability and is filled with divine knowledge and understanding. He can interpret dreams, explain riddles, and solve difficult problems. Call for Daniel, and he will tell you what the writing means.”
- Daniel 5:16 I am told that you can give interpretations and solve difficult problems. If you can read these words and tell me their meaning, you will be clothed in purple robes of royal honor, and you will have a gold chain placed around your neck. You will become the third highest ruler in the kingdom.”
Source: Brown, Driver and Briggs, Hebrew and English Lexicon of the Old Testament (1906), public domain; markup by unfoldingWord, CC BY (github.com/unfoldingWord/Brown-Driver-Briggs-Enhanced).