The meaning of “פָּרַק”
Understanding pâraq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
break (off), deliver, redeem, rend (in pieces), tear in pieces. - to break off or crunch - figuratively, to deliver 1) t...
פָּרַק
break (off), deliver, redeem, rend (in pieces), tear in pieces. - to break off or crunch - figuratively, to deliver 1) to tear apart or away, tear off, break away 1a) (Qal) to tear away, snatch, rescue 1b) (Piel) to tear off 1c) (Hithpael) to tear off from oneself, be broken off, be broken in pieces
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 27:40 | “And by thy sword shalt thou live, and shalt serve thy brother; and it shall come to pass when thou shalt have the dominion, that thou shalt break his yoke from off thy neck.” Word: פָּרַק (pâraq) | |
| Exodus 32:3 | “And all the people brake off the golden earrings which were in their ears, and brought them unto Aaron.” Word: פָּרַק (pâraq) | |
| 1 Kings 19:11 | “And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the Lord. And, behold, the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the Lord; but the Lord was not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; but the Lord was not in the earthquake:” Word: פָּרַק (pâraq) | |
| Psalms 136:24 | “And hath redeemed us from our enemies: for his mercy endureth for ever.” Word: פָּרַק (pâraq) | |
| Lamentations 5:8 | “Servants have ruled over us: there is none that doth deliver us out of their hand.” Word: פָּרַק (pâraq) |
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