Hebrew Word Study

The meaning of פַּרְפַּר

Understanding Parpar reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

probably from פָּרַר in the sense of rushing; rapid Pharpar. - § Pharpar = "swift" - Parpar, a river of Syria 1) a strea...

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Strong's Concordance

פַּרְפַּר

Phoneticpar-par'
TransliterationParpar
Grammar Code
N:N--L
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

probably from פָּרַר in the sense of rushing; rapid Pharpar. - § Pharpar = "swift" - Parpar, a river of Syria 1) a stream in the district of Damascus identified with the modern 'Awaj'; rises on the southeast slopes of Mount Hermon and flows into the southernmost lake of Damascus

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
2 Kings 5:12

Are not Abana and Pharpar, rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? may I not wash in them, and be clean? So he turned and went away in a rage.

Word: פַּרְפַּר (Parpar)

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