Meanings
proper noun
alternative abbreviation Si. · alternative abbreviation Sir.
- A book of the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox canon of the Old Testament, considered apocryphal by Protestants.
Synonyms: Ben Sira, Wisdom of Jesus son of Sirach
Synonyms & antonyms
proper nounA book of the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox canon of the Old Testament, considered apocryphal by Protestants.
Origin
From Latin Sirach or Ancient Greek Σειράχ (Seirách),
Full word history & related roots →Translations
Polish Syrach
- SyrachEcclesiasticus
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Cite this entry
APA
Sirach. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Sirach
MLA
“Sirach.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Sirach. Accessed November 2, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Sirach,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Sirach.
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