Strong's Lexicon pere: Wild donkey Original Word: פֶרֶא Word Origin: From an unused root meaning to run wild Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance for "pere," as it is a specific Hebrew term. However, the concept of a wild or untamed animal can be found in Greek terms like ἄγριος (agrios), meaning wild or savage. Usage: The term "pere" refers to a wild donkey, an animal known for its untamed and independent nature. In the Hebrew Bible, it is often used metaphorically to describe people or nations that are rebellious, untamed, or living outside the bounds of societal norms. The wild donkey is emblematic of freedom and a lack of restraint, often living in desolate and uninhabited areas. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern culture, the wild donkey was a symbol of the wilderness and freedom. Unlike domesticated donkeys, wild donkeys roamed the arid regions and were known for their resilience and ability to survive in harsh conditions. They were considered untamable and were often used in literature and proverbs to illustrate independence and defiance. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition a wild donkey NASB Translation wild donkey (6), wild donkeys (4). Brown-Driver-Briggs מֶּ֫רֶא noun masculineJob 39:5 (masculine and feminine Jeremiah 2:24, but feminine probably erroneous, compare KöSynt. 157 AlbrZAW xvi (1896), 68) wild ass (probably from swiftness); — ׳פ absolute Hosea 8:9 + (so Jeremiah 2:24 Gi; van d. H. Baer מֶּרֶךְ), construct Genesis 16:12; plural מְּרָאִים Jeremiah 14:6 +; — wild ass Jeremiah 14:6; Job 6:5; Job 39:5; Isaiah 32:14; Psalm 104:11; ׳עַיִר פ Job 11:12 wild ass's colt; אָדָם ׳פ Genesis 16:12 (J) a wild ass of a man (Ishmael as a free nomad); figurative of wilfulness Hosea 8:9 (see I. בָּדַד); of lust Jeremiah 2:24 (i.e. Israel's love of idolatry); of poor desert-dwellers Job 24:5. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance wild ass Or pereh (Jeremiah 2:24) {peh'-reh}; from para' in the secondary sense of running wild; the onager -- wild (ass). see HEBREW para' Forms and Transliterations וּפְרָאִים֙ ופראים פְּרָאִ֖ים פְּרָאִ֨ים ׀ פְרָאִ֣ים פֶּ֖רֶא פֶּ֝֗רֶא פֶּ֣רֶא פֶּ֣רֶה ׀ פֶּ֥רֶא פרא פראים פרה feraIm pə·rā·’îm p̄ə·rā·’îm pe·re pe·reh pərā’îm p̄ərā’îm peraIm pere pereh ū·p̄ə·rā·’îm uferaIm ūp̄ərā’îmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 16:12 HEB: וְה֤וּא יִהְיֶה֙ פֶּ֣רֶא אָדָ֔ם יָד֣וֹ NAS: He will be a wild donkey of a man, KJV: And he will be a wild man; his hand INT: he will be a wild of a man his hand Job 6:5 Job 11:12 Job 24:5 Job 39:5 Psalm 104:11 Isaiah 32:14 Jeremiah 2:24 Jeremiah 14:6 Hosea 8:9 10 Occurrences |
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