Bible Dictionary

Serug

The name Serug means “branch; layer; twining”.

Easton's Bible Dictionary 1897

Branch, the father of Nahor (Gen. 11:20-23); called Saruch in Luke 3:35.

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

(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 1915

se'-rug (serugh; Serouch): Son of Reu and great-grandfather of Abraham (Ge 11:20 ff; 1Ch 1:26; Lu 3:35).