Bible Dictionary
Serug
Serug was a descendant of Shem, the son of Reu, and the great-grandfather of Abraham. He is also called Saruch in Luke’s genealogy.
Definition
Serug was a descendant of Shem, son of Reu, father of Nahor, and great-grandfather of Abraham. His name means “branch,” and he is also called Saruch in Luke’s genealogy.
Biblical Usage
Serug appears in the genealogical line leading from Shem to Abraham and in the genealogy of Jesus recorded by Luke.
Historical Background
The biblical genealogical record gives his age as 230 years.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Branch, the father of Nahor (Gen. 11:20-23); called Saruch in Luke 3:35.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(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.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>se'-rug (serugh; Serouch): Son of Reu and great-grandfather of Abraham (Ge 11:20 ff; 1Ch 1:26; Lu 3:35).</p>