Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “פֶּרֶס”
Understanding pereç reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
claw, ossifrage. - a claw - also a kind of eagle 1) bird of prey 1a) perhaps bearded vulture or ossifrage 1b) perhaps an...
H6538
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
פֶּרֶס
Phoneticpeh'-res
Transliterationpereç
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
claw, ossifrage. - a claw - also a kind of eagle 1) bird of prey 1a) perhaps bearded vulture or ossifrage 1b) perhaps an extinct animal, exact meaning unknown
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 11:13 | “And these are they which ye shall have in abomination among the fowls; they shall not be eaten, they are an abomination: the eagle, and the ossifrage, and the ospray,” Word: פֶּרֶס (pereç) | |
| Deuteronomy 14:12 | “But these are they of which ye shall not eat: the eagle, and the ossifrage, and the ospray,” Word: פֶּרֶס (pereç) |
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