Strong’s definition
to free, separate; figuratively, to unravel, commence; by implication (of unloading beasts) to reside
KJV gloss list in the source
begin, dissolve, dwell, loose.
Source pronunciation notation: sher-ay'
Derivation recorded by Strong
(Aramaic) a root corresponding to that of H8293 (שֵׁרוּת);
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