Σαρούχ (Sarouch)
Sarouch
Serug
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The name Sarouch, appearing in Luke 3:35, is a Greek transliteration of the Hebrew Serug. It identifies one specific figure in the genealogy of Jesus, listed as the son of Reu and father of Nahor. This brief mention places him within the long line of ancestors tracing back to Abraham.
Lexical sources indicate that the name carries the meaning "intertwined" or "woven." While the text itself offers no narrative details about his life, the etymology suggests a symbolic resonance with his role in the lineage. He serves as a connective link, woven into the chain of generations that leads to Christ.
This entry is unique for its extreme brevity. Occurring only once in the New Testament, it highlights how the gospel writer included ordinary names alongside significant ones. The inclusion underscores the continuity of God’s plan through history, where every name, even those with little recorded detail, holds a place in the sacred record.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
Sarouch appears in Luke’s genealogy as a quiet link between Reu and Nahor. His name means woven or intertwined, which fits how he connects generations without drawing attention to himself. In Luke 3:35, he is simply listed among the ancestors of Jesus.
This brief mention reminds us that God works through ordinary people. We do not know much about Sarouch’s life, but his place in the record shows that every name matters. The gospel writer includes him to show continuity from Abraham to Christ.
When you read this list, remember that your own story is part of God’s larger plan. Even when details are missing, your place in the community of faith is real and valued. This lineage points to Jesus, who brings hope to all generations.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- of Serug1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- Σεροὺχ1×
Key Verses
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Luke 3:35
the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah,
This verse places Sarouch directly in the line from Abraham to Jesus, showing his role as a connective link between Reu and Nahor.