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Princess

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âš¡ IN BRIEF (SUMMARY)

The Hebrew term sarrah designates a queen, the wife of a king or prince, or serves as a metaphor for the city of Jerusalem, distinguishing her status from that of concubines.

What is the meaning of Princess in the Bible?

The Hebrew term sarrah designates a queen, the wife of a king or prince, or serves as a metaphor for the city of Jerusalem, distinguishing her status from that of concubines.

SIGNIFICANCE

Understanding this term clarifies the legal and social standing of women in ancient Israelite society and reveals how biblical authors used royal titles to describe the relationship between God and His people.

Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide

Ancient Cultural Lens: Avoid applying 21st-century Western assumptions to Princess. Examine how first-century or Near Eastern listeners understood this practice within their daily social dynamics.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
  • Why did the biblical author mention Princess in this passage?
  • What cultural or historical assumption does Princess clarify?

Source Attribution & Provenance

Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE) and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been editorially modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and formatted for fast contextual reference.

How to Cite This Entry

"Princess." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/princess/
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