Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “פֶּרֶשׁ”
Understanding peresh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
dung. - excrement (as eliminated) 1) faecal matter, dung, offal
H6569
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
פֶּרֶשׁ
Phoneticpeh'-resh
Transliterationperesh
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
dung. - excrement (as eliminated) 1) faecal matter, dung, offal
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
6 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 29:14 | “But the flesh of the bullock, and his skin, and his dung, shalt thou burn with fire without the camp: it is a sin offering.” Word: פֶּרֶשׁ (peresh) | |
| Leviticus 8:17 | “But the bullock, and his hide, his flesh, and his dung, he burnt with fire without the camp; as the Lord commanded Moses.” Word: פֶּרֶשׁ (peresh) | |
| Numbers 19:5 | “And one shall burn the heifer in his sight; her skin, and her flesh, and her blood, with her dung, shall he burn:” Word: פֶּרֶשׁ (peresh) | |
| Malachi 2:3 | “Behold, I will corrupt your seed, and spread dung upon your faces, even the dung of your solemn feasts; and one shall take you away with it.” Word: פֶּרֶשׁ (peresh) |