The meaning of “פָּרַע”
Understanding pâraʻ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
avenge, avoid, bare, go back, let, (make) naked, set at nought, perish, refuse, uncover. - to loosen - by implication, t...
פָּרַע
avenge, avoid, bare, go back, let, (make) naked, set at nought, perish, refuse, uncover. - to loosen - by implication, to expose, dismiss - figuratively, absolve, begin 1) to lead, act as leader 2) to let go, let loose, ignore, let alone 2a) (Qal) 2a1) to let go, let loose 2a2) to let alone, avoid, neglect 2a3) to loosen 2b) (Niphal) to be let loose, be loosened of restraint 2c) (Hiphil) 2c1) to cause to refrain 2c2) to show lack of restraint 2c3) to let loose restraints
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 32:25 | “And when Moses saw that the people were naked; (for Aaron had made them naked unto their shame among their enemies:)” Word: פָּרַע (pâraʻ) | |
| Leviticus 13:45 | “And the leper in whom the plague is, his clothes shall be rent, and his head bare, and he shall put a covering upon his upper lip, and shall cry, Unclean, unclean.” Word: פָּרַע (pâraʻ) | |
| Numbers 5:18 | “And the priest shall set the woman before the Lord, and uncover the woman’s head, and put the offering of memorial in her hands, which is the jealousy offering: and the priest shall have in his hand the bitter water that causeth the curse:” Word: פָּרַע (pâraʻ) | |
| Judges 5:2 | “Praise ye the Lord for the avenging of Israel, when the people willingly offered themselves.” Word: פָּרַע (pâraʻ) | |
| 2 Chronicles 28:19 | “For the Lord brought Judah low because of Ahaz king of Israel; for he made Judah naked, and transgressed sore against the Lord.” Word: פָּרַע (pâraʻ) |
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