The meaning of “פָּרָשׁ”
Understanding pârâsh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
horseman. - a steed (as stretched out to a vehicle, not single nor for mounting ) - also (by implication) a driver (in a...
פָּרָשׁ
horseman. - a steed (as stretched out to a vehicle, not single nor for mounting ) - also (by implication) a driver (in a chariot), i.e. (collectively) cavalry 1) horse, steed, warhorse 2) horseman
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 50:9 | “And there went up with him both chariots and horsemen: and it was a very great company.” Word: פָּרָשׁ (pârâsh) | |
| 1 Samuel 13:5 | “And the Philistines gathered themselves together to fight with Israel, thirty thousand chariots, and six thousand horsemen, and people as the sand which is on the sea shore in multitude: and they came up, and pitched in Michmash, eastward from Beth–aven.” Word: פָּרָשׁ (pârâsh) | |
| 2 Kings 13:14 | “Now Elisha was fallen sick of his sickness whereof he died. And Joash the king of Israel came down unto him, and wept over his face, and said, O my father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof.” Word: פָּרָשׁ (pârâsh) | |
| Ezra 8:22 | “For I was ashamed to require of the king a band of soldiers and horsemen to help us against the enemy in the way: because we had spoken unto the king, saying, The hand of our God is upon all them for good that seek him; but his power and his wrath is against all them that forsake him.” Word: פָּרָשׁ (pârâsh) | |
| Jeremiah 46:4 | “Harness the horses; and get up, ye horsemen, and stand forth with your helmets; furbish the spears, and put on the brigandines.” Word: פָּרָשׁ (pârâsh) |
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