Bible Dictionary

Sarah

A Hebrew proper name meaning "princess."

Quick Reference

Total Entries

368

Entry Position

298 of 368

Letter

S

Meaning

A Hebrew proper name meaning "princess."

Key Scriptures

  • Genesis 11:29-31
  • Genesis 12-23
  • Isaiah 51:2
  • Romans 4:19
  • Romans 9:9
  • Hebrews 11:11
  • 1 Peter 3:6

Also Called

sarai

Original Language

Hebrew

שָׂרָה

sarah

princess

Greek

Σάρρα

Sarra

Sarah

Meaning

Sarah is a Hebrew proper name meaning “princess.”


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, Sarah was the wife of Abraham and the mother of Isaac.

She was originally called Sarai before God changed her name to Sarah.

Sarah is mentioned in both the Old and New Testaments.


Key References

  • Genesis 11:29-31
  • Genesis 12-23
  • Isaiah 51:2
  • Romans 4:19
  • Romans 9:9
  • Hebrews 11:11
  • 1 Peter 3:6

  • Abraham
  • Isaac
  • Sarai
  • Covenant

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Scriptures

  • Genesis 11:29-31
  • Genesis 12-23
  • Isaiah 51:2
  • Romans 4:19
  • Romans 9:9
  • Hebrews 11:11
  • 1 Peter 3:6

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