Definition
or שׂוֹרֵק; and (feminine) שֹׂרֵקָה; from H8319 in the sense of redness (compare H8320); a vine stock (properly, one yielding purple grapes, the richest variety)
Traditional renderings: choice(-st, noble) wine. Compare H8291.
Traditional renderings: choice(-st, noble) wine. Compare H8291.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders שֹׂרֵק:
- ἄμπελοςampelos“vine”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- Genesis 49:11וְלַשֹּׂרֵקָ֖ה · to the choicest branchHe ties his donkey to the vine, his colt to the choicest branch. He washes his garments in wine, his robes in the blood of grapes.
- Isaiah 5:2שֹׂרֵ֔ק · the finest vinesHe dug it up and cleared the stones and planted the finest vines. He built a watchtower in the middle and dug out a winepress as well. He waited for the vineyard to yield good grapes, but the fruit it produced was sour!
- Jeremiah 2:21שֹׂרֵ֔ק · vineI had planted you like a choice vine from the very best seed. How could you turn yourself before Me into a rotten, wild vine?