Original Word: רַב־סָרִיס
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Rab-saris
Pronunciation: rahb-sah-REES
Phonetic Spelling: (rab-saw-reece')
Definition: Chief Eunuch, High Official
Meaning: Rab-Saris

Word Origin: From the Hebrew words רַב (rab, meaning "chief" or "great") and סָרִיס (saris, meaning "eunuch" or "official").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "Rab-saris" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific title related to the Assyrian and Babylonian contexts.

Usage: The term "Rab-saris" refers to a high-ranking official or chief eunuch in the service of a king, particularly in the context of the Assyrian and Babylonian empires. The role likely involved significant administrative responsibilities and influence within the royal court.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near East, eunuchs often held positions of power and trust within royal courts. They were typically castrated males who served in various capacities, including as guardians of the harem, advisors, and administrators. The title "Rab-saris" indicates a position of authority, possibly overseeing other eunuchs or officials. This role was significant in the political and social structures of empires like Assyria and Babylon, where such officials could wield considerable influence.

Word Origin
from rab and a word of foreign origin
Definition
perhaps "chief eunuch," an official of the Assyr. and Bab. kings
NASB Translation
Rab-saris (3).

Rab-saris

From rab and a foreign word for a eunuch; chief chamberlain; Rab-Saris, a Babylonian official -- Rab-saris.

see HEBREW rab

סָרִ֔יס סָרִ֗יס סָרִ֣יס ׀ סריס sā·rîs saRis sārîsInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts