The meaning of “פֶּרֶץ”
Understanding perets reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
breach, breaking forth (in), [idiom] forth, gap. - a break (literally or figuratively) 1) breach, gap, bursting forth 1a...
פֶּרֶץ
breach, breaking forth (in), [idiom] forth, gap. - a break (literally or figuratively) 1) breach, gap, bursting forth 1a) bursting forth, outburst 1b) breach 1c) broken wall 1d) outburst (fig. of God's wrath)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 38:29 | “And it came to pass, as he drew back his hand, that, behold, his brother came out: and she said, How hast thou broken forth? this breach be upon thee: therefore his name was called Pharez.” Word: פֶּרֶץ (perets) | |
| 2 Samuel 6:8 | “And David was displeased, because the Lord had made a breach upon Uzzah: and he called the name of the place Perez–uzzah to this day.” Word: פֶּרֶץ (perets) | |
| 1 Chronicles 14:11 | “So they came up to Baal–perazim; and David smote them there. Then David said, God hath broken in upon mine enemies by mine hand like the breaking forth of waters: therefore they called the name of that place Baal–perazim.” Word: פֶּרֶץ (perets) | |
| Job 30:14 | “They came upon me as a wide breaking in of waters: in the desolation they rolled themselves upon me.” Word: פֶּרֶץ (perets) | |
| Isaiah 58:12 | “And they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places: thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shalt be called, The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in.” Word: פֶּרֶץ (perets) |
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