Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “פֶּרַע”
Understanding peraʻ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
locks. - the hair (as dishevelled) 1) hair, long hair (of head), locks 2) leader
H6545
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
פֶּרַע
Phoneticpeh'-rah
Transliterationperaʻ
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
locks. - the hair (as dishevelled) 1) hair, long hair (of head), locks 2) leader
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Numbers 6:5 | “All the days of the vow of his separation there shall no razor come upon his head: until the days be fulfilled, in the which he separateth himself unto the Lord, he shall be holy, and shall let the locks of the hair of his head grow.” Word: פֶּרַע (peraʻ) | |
| Ezekiel 44:20 | “Neither shall they shave their heads, nor suffer their locks to grow long; they shall only poll their heads.” Word: פֶּרַע (peraʻ) |
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