The meaning of “פַּר”
Understanding par reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or פָּר pâr (pawr); from פָּרַר ([phrase] young) bull(-ock), calf, ox. - a bullock (apparently as breaking forth in wild...
פַּר
or פָּר pâr (pawr); from פָּרַר ([phrase] young) bull(-ock), calf, ox. - a bullock (apparently as breaking forth in wild strength, or perhaps as dividing the hoof) 1) young bull, steer, bullock
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 32:15 | “Thirty milch camels with their colts, forty kine, and ten bulls, twenty she asses, and ten foals.” Word: פַּר (par) | |
| Numbers 28:14 | “And their drink offerings shall be half an hin of wine unto a bullock, and the third part of an hin unto a ram, and a fourth part of an hin unto a lamb: this is the burnt offering of every month throughout the months of the year.” Word: פַּר (par) | |
| 1 Kings 18:26 | “And they took the bullock which was given them, and they dressed it, and called on the name of Baal from morning even until noon, saying, O Baal, hear us. But there was no voice, nor any that answered. And they leaped upon the altar which was made.” Word: פַּר (par) | |
| Ezra 8:35 | “Also the children of those that had been carried away, which were come out of the captivity, offered burnt offerings unto the God of Israel, twelve bullocks for all Israel, ninety and six rams, seventy and seven lambs, twelve he goats for a sin offering: all this was a burnt offering unto the Lord.” Word: פַּר (par) | |
| Isaiah 34:7 | “And the unicorns shall come down with them, and the bullocks with the bulls; and their land shall be soaked with blood, and their dust made fat with fatness.” Word: פַּר (par) |
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