וְ/שָׂרִֽים
𐤅/𐤔𐤓𐤉𐤌
sar
and princes
A leader, official, or chief; one who has authority or exercises command within a social, political, or military context. The term is broadly used for persons of rank or responsibility, often denoting an official of high status but applicable from the highest princes to lesser officials depending on context. Semantic range includes ruler, noble, official, commander, leader, or chief.
Hosea 13:10 · Word #13
Lexicon H8269
| Lemma | שַׂר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤓 |
| Transliteration | sar |
| Strong's | H8269 |
| Definition | A leader, official, or chief; one who has authority or exercises command within a social, political, or military context. The term is broadly used for persons of rank or responsibility, often denoting an official of high status but applicable from the highest princes to lesser officials depending on context. Semantic range includes ruler, noble, official, commander, leader, or chief. |
Morphology HC/Ncmpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and princes |
SIBI-P1 Translation H8269-36
ruling officials
| Morphological Notes | Masculine plural common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from שׂרר (to rule) and denotes those who exercise authority. The masculine plural absolute form requires a plural rendering, hence "ruling officials" to reflect both governance and rank. |
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