Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “פֶּרֶק”
Understanding pereq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
crossway, robbery. - rapine - also a fork (in roads) 1) parting of ways, breaking in upon, plunder, crossroad
H6563
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
פֶּרֶק
Phoneticpeh'-rek
Transliterationpereq
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
crossway, robbery. - rapine - also a fork (in roads) 1) parting of ways, breaking in upon, plunder, crossroad
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Obadiah 1:14 | “Neither shouldest thou have stood in the crossway, to cut off those of his that did escape; neither shouldest thou have delivered up those of his that did remain in the day of distress.” Word: פֶּרֶק (pereq) | |
| Nahum 3:1 | “Woe to the bloody city! it is all full of lies and robbery; the prey departeth not;” Word: פֶּרֶק (pereq) |
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