The meaning of “פֶּרַח”
Understanding perach reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
blossom, bud, flower. - a calyx (natural or artificial) - generally, bloom 1) bud, sprout
פֶּרַח
blossom, bud, flower. - a calyx (natural or artificial) - generally, bloom 1) bud, sprout
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 37:17 | “And he made the candlestick of pure gold: of beaten work made he the candlestick; his shaft, and his branch, his bowls, his knops, and his flowers, were of the same:” Word: פֶּרַח (perach) | |
| Numbers 17:8 | “And it came to pass, that on the morrow Moses went into the tabernacle of witness; and, behold, the rod of Aaron for the house of Levi was budded, and brought forth buds, and bloomed blossoms, and yielded almonds.” Word: פֶּרַח (perach) | |
| 1 Kings 7:49 | “And the candlesticks of pure gold, five on the right side, and five on the left, before the oracle, with the flowers, and the lamps, and the tongs of gold,” Word: פֶּרַח (perach) | |
| 2 Chronicles 4:21 | “And the flowers, and the lamps, and the tongs, made he of gold, and that perfect gold;” Word: פֶּרַח (perach) | |
| Isaiah 18:5 | “For afore the harvest, when the bud is perfect, and the sour grape is ripening in the flower, he shall both cut off the sprigs with pruning hooks, and take away and cut down the branches.” Word: פֶּרַח (perach) |
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