Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “פַּרְעֹשׁ”
Understanding parʻôsh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
probably from פָּרַע and עָשׁ flea. - a flea (as the isolated insect) 1) flea
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
פַּרְעֹשׁ
Phoneticpar-oshe'
Transliterationparʻôsh
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
probably from פָּרַע and עָשׁ flea. - a flea (as the isolated insect) 1) flea
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Samuel 24:14 | “After whom is the king of Israel come out? after whom dost thou pursue? after a dead dog, after a flea.” Word: פַּרְעֹשׁ (parʻôsh) | |
| 1 Samuel 26:20 | “Now therefore, let not my blood fall to the earth before the face of the Lord: for the king of Israel is come out to seek a flea, as when one doth hunt a partridge in the mountains.” Word: פַּרְעֹשׁ (parʻôsh) |