שֶׁאֱרָה (she.e.rah)
she.e.rah
Sheerah
N:N-F-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- N:N-F-P
Word Overview
Sheerah is a proper name appearing only once in the Hebrew Bible, at 1 Chronicles 7:24. The text identifies her as the daughter of Beriah and a member of the tribe of Ephraim during the period of the Divided Monarchy. While genealogical records often list names without further detail, Sheerah is noted for her significant role in establishing settlements.
According to the sources, she is credited with founding Beth-horon and a town named Uzzen-sherah after herself. This rare mention of a woman in a tribal lineage highlights her importance as a community founder. The name itself is associated with the meaning "kinswoman," reflecting her role within the extended family structure of Ephraim.
Her single biblical appearance underscores how individual lives contributed to the broader history of Israel’s tribes. By establishing key locations, Sheerah left a lasting geographical and social legacy that outlasted the brevity of her textual record.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
Reading through the long lists of names in Scripture can sometimes feel like skimming over a map without seeing the people who lived there. Yet, here we find Sheerah, a daughter of Beriah from the tribe of Ephraim, whose name is preserved not just as a label but as a marker of action. The text tells us she built Beth Horon and Uzzen-sherah, turning abstract lineage into concrete community.
This single verse reminds us that God’s story includes those who often go unnamed in broader narratives. Her work in establishing settlements shows how individual faithfulness contributes to the stability and growth of a people. It is a quiet testament to the idea that every person, regardless of gender or prominence in the historical record, plays a part in shaping the world around them.
When we encounter such brief mentions, we are invited to see the dignity in ordinary contributions. Whether through building homes, fostering community, or simply being present in the lineage of faith, our actions matter. Sheerah’s legacy endures not because she was famous, but because she was faithful to her role within her family and tribe.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- [was] Sheerah1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- שֶׁאֱרָ֔ה1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 7:24
His daughter was Sheerah, who built Beth Horon the lower and the upper, and Uzzen Sheerah.
This verse uniquely credits a woman with the significant civic act of founding two towns, highlighting her active role in Ephraim's territorial development.