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...
H6554
Hebrew Text
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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |