Man living at the time of the Patriarchs
Serug was the son of Reu, the father of Nahor, and an ancestor of Abraham, living to the age of 230 years.
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Also known as Saruch
Serug, mentioned in Gen.11.20-23, 1 Chronicles Gen.1.26, and Luk.3.35, was a descendant of Shem and an ancestor of Abraham. He was the son of Reu and the father of Nahor. Serug lived 30 years before becoming the father of Nahor, and after that, he lived an additional 200 years, having other sons and daughters. In total, Serug lived 230 years. He is listed in the genealogies that trace the lineage from Shem to Abraham, highlighting the continuity of God's plan through the generations. Serug's mention in both the Old and New Testaments underscores the importance of family lineage in the biblical narrative.
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Branch, the father of Nahor (Gen. 11:20-23); called Saruch in Luke 3:35.
(branch), son of Reu and great grandfather of Abraham. His age is given in the Hebrew Bible as 230 years. (Genesis 11:20-23) (B.C. 2180.)
branch; layer; twining
SE'RUG (branch), one of the post-diluvian patriarchs, in the line of Shem, Gen 11:20, Heb 12:23; 1 Chr 1:26; called Saruch in Luke 3:35.
SE'RUG (branch), one of the post-diluvian patriarchs, in the line of Shem, Gen 11:20, Heb 12:23; 1 Chr 1:26; called Saruch in Luke 3:35.
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6 verses in 3 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H8286
When Reu was 32 years old, he became the father of Serug.
And after he had become the father of Serug, Reu lived 207 years and had other sons and daughters.
When Serug was 30 years old, he became the father of Nahor.
And after he had become the father of Nahor, Serug lived 200 years and had other sons and daughters.
Serug, Nahor, Terah,
the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah,
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