Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “פֶּרֶץ עֻזָּא”
Understanding Perets ʻUzzâʼ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
Perezuzza. - § Perez-uzza or Perezuzzah = "breach of Uzza" - Perets-Uzza, a place in Palestine 1) the place where Uzzah ...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
פֶּרֶץ עֻזָּא
Phoneticpeh'-rets ooz-zaw'
TransliterationPerets ʻUzzâʼ
Grammar Code
N:N--L
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Perezuzza. - § Perez-uzza or Perezuzzah = "breach of Uzza" - Perets-Uzza, a place in Palestine 1) the place where Uzzah was slain by God for touching the Ark; located close to Jerusalem
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 עֻזָּא (Perets ʻUzzâʼ) | |
| 1 Chronicles 13:11 | “And David was displeased, because the Lord had made a breach upon Uzza: wherefore that place is called Perez–uzza to this day.” Word: פֶּרֶץ עֻזָּא (Perets ʻUzzâʼ) |