Strong's Lexicon
paraz or perez: Breach, gap, bursting forth
Original Word:פָרָז
Part of Speech:Noun Masculine
Transliteration:paraz
Pronunciation:pah-RAHZ or PEH-rets
Phonetic Spelling:(paw-rawz')
Definition:Breach, gap, bursting forth
Meaning:decide, a chieftain
Word Origin:Derived from the root verb פָּרַץ (parats), meaning "to break through" or "to burst forth."
Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries:The concept of "breach" or "breakthrough" can be related to Greek words such as ρήγμα (rhēgma - G4485), meaning "a break" or "rupture," though there is no direct one-to-one correspondence.
Usage:The Hebrew word "paraz" or "perez" generally refers to a breach or a gap, often in the context of a wall or a line of defense. It can also imply a breaking forth or a sudden outburst. In a broader sense, it can symbolize a breakthrough or a significant change, often with divine intervention or judgment.
Cultural and Historical Background:In ancient Israelite society, city walls were crucial for protection against enemies. A breach in the wall (perez) would signify vulnerability and potential disaster. Conversely, a breakthrough could also represent a positive divine intervention, where God breaks through barriers for His people. The concept of "perez" is deeply embedded in the understanding of God's power to intervene in human affairs, either to protect or to judge.
NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Originof uncertain derivation
Definitionperhaps warriors
NASB Translationthrongs (1).
Brown-Driver-Briggs
[ or ]
Habakkuk 3:14, text and meaning dubious;
warriors ( ) or
leaders ( compare Thes We) would suit context. (√ of following; compare Arabic
remove, separate
depressed ground between hills; Late Hebrewextend borderexceed limit; = Biblical Hebrew ).
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
village
From an unused root meaning to separate, i.e. Decide; a chieftain -- village.
Forms and Transliterations
פְּרָזָ֔יו פרזיו pə·rā·zāw peraZav pərāzāw
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