שְׂרוּג (se.rug)
se.rug
Serug
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 5 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Serug, or שְׂרוּג in Hebrew, appears five times in the Old Testament within genealogical records found in Genesis and 1 Chronicles. It identifies a specific ancestor in the line leading from Noah to Abraham, serving as the son of Reu and the father of Nahor.
Lexical sources connect the name to the root meaning "branch," often interpreting it as signifying a younger branch of a family line. This etymological link highlights his position as a descendant of Peleg, anchoring him firmly within the historical transmission of the patriarchal lineage that eventually produces Abraham.
In the New Testament, this figure appears in Greek genealogies under the form Sarouch. His inclusion underscores the continuity of Israel’s ancestral history, linking the early post-flood generations directly to the father of nations through a straightforward record of descent rather than narrative action.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Serug appears in the Bible as a link in the chain of ancestors leading from Noah to Abraham. His story is not told through dramatic events or speeches, but through simple genealogical records. This quiet presence reminds us that God’s plan unfolds steadily across generations, often through ordinary lives that remain faithful to their family lines and heritage.
In Genesis 11:22, we read that Serug lived thirty years and became the father of Nahor. This detail anchors him in history, showing how each generation carries forward the promise God made to earlier patriarchs. For believers today, this continuity offers comfort: God works through time and lineage, preserving His people even when the path seems uneventful.
Understanding Serug helps us appreciate the depth of Israel’s roots. It connects us to a long line of faithfulness that eventually leads to Abraham, the father of many nations. This historical thread invites reflection on how our own lives fit into God’s broader story, trusting that He is at work even in the quiet moments of everyday existence.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 5 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Serug5×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- שְׂרֽוּג\׃1×
- שְׂר֥וּג1×
- שְׂר֗וּג1×
- שְׂר֖וּג1×
- שְׂר֔וּג1×
Key Verses
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Genesis 11:22
Serug lived thirty years, and became the father of Nahor.
This verse marks Serug as the father of Nahor, establishing his direct role in continuing the patriarchal line toward Abraham.
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Genesis 11:20
Reu lived thirty-two years, and became the father of Serug.
Here, Serug is introduced as the son of Reu, anchoring him in the post-flood generation and showing the transmission of lineage.
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I Chronicles 1:26
Serug, Nahor, Terah,
This chronicle entry reaffirms Serug’s place in the historical record, linking the priestly and royal lines back to the early patriarchs.
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Every Occurrence (5 verses across 2 books)
Genesis 4 verses
Reu lived thirty-two years, and became the father of Serug.
Genesis 11:21Reu lived two hundred seven years after he became the father of Serug, and became the father of more sons and daughters.
Genesis 11:22Serug lived thirty years, and became the father of Nahor.
Genesis 11:23Serug lived two hundred years after he became the father of Nahor, and became the father of more sons and daughters.