The meaning of “פָּרָה”
Understanding pârâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
bear, bring forth (fruit), (be, cause to be, make) fruitful, grow, increase. - to bear fruit (literally or figuratively)...
פָּרָה
bear, bring forth (fruit), (be, cause to be, make) fruitful, grow, increase. - to bear fruit (literally or figuratively) 1) to bear fruit, be fruitful, branch off 1a) (Qal) to bear fruit, be fruitful 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to bear fruit 1b2) to make fruitful 1b3) to show fruitfulness, bear fruit
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 26:22 | “And he removed from thence, and digged another well; and for that they strove not: and he called the name of it Rehoboth; and he said, For now the Lord hath made room for us, and we shall be fruitful in the land.” Word: פָּרָה (pârâh) | |
| Exodus 23:30 | “By little and little I will drive them out from before thee, until thou be increased, and inherit the land.” Word: פָּרָה (pârâh) | |
| Leviticus 26:9 | “For I will have respect unto you, and make you fruitful, and multiply you, and establish my covenant with you.” Word: פָּרָה (pârâh) | |
| Deuteronomy 29:18 | “Lest there should be among you man, or woman, or family, or tribe, whose heart turneth away this day from the Lord our God, to go and serve the gods of these nations; lest there should be among you a root that beareth gall and wormwood;” Word: פָּרָה (pârâh) | |
| Psalms 128:3 | “Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table.” Word: פָּרָה (pârâh) |
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