The meaning of “פָּרַח”
Understanding pârach reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
[idiom] abroad, [idiom] abundantly, blossom, break forth (out), bud, flourish, make fly, grow, spread, spring (up). - to...
פָּרַח
[idiom] abroad, [idiom] abundantly, blossom, break forth (out), bud, flourish, make fly, grow, spread, spring (up). - to break forth as a bud, i.e. bloom - generally, to spread - specifically, to fly (as extending the wings) - figuratively, to flourish 1) to bud, sprout, shoot, bloom 1a) (Qal) to bud, sprout, send out shoots, blossom 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to bud or sprout 1b2) to show buds or sprouts 2) (Qal) to break out (of leprosy) 3) (Qal) to fly
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 40:10 | “And in the vine were three branches: and it was as though it budded, and her blossoms shot forth; and the clusters thereof brought forth ripe grapes:” Word: פָּרַח (pârach) | |
| Leviticus 13:39 | “Then the priest shall look: and, behold, if the bright spots in the skin of their flesh be darkish white; it is a freckled spot that groweth in the skin; he is clean.” Word: פָּרַח (pârach) | |
| Job 14:9 | “Yet through the scent of water it will bud, and bring forth boughs like a plant.” Word: פָּרַח (pârach) | |
| Proverbs 14:11 | “The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.” Word: פָּרַח (pârach) | |
| Isaiah 35:1 | “The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose.” Word: פָּרַח (pârach) |
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