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Saraias

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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(Σαραίας v.r. [in No. 2] Ἀζαραίας ), the Greek form of SERAIAH (See SERAIAH) (q.v.), namely:

(a) the high priest (1 Esdras 5:5); (b) the father of Ezra (1 Esdras 8:1; 2 Esdras 1:1).

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Saraias'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​s/saraias.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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