Berean Strong's Lexicon Parah: Cow, Heifer Original Word: פָּרָה Word Origin: Derived from the root פָּרָה (H6509), meaning "to bear fruit" or "to be fruitful." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "Parah," the concept of a heifer or cow can be related to Greek terms such as δάμαλις (damalis) or βους (bous), which refer to cattle or oxen. Usage: The term "Parah" is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a female bovine, specifically a cow or heifer. It is often associated with agricultural contexts, sacrificial rituals, and symbolic imagery. The heifer is notably used in the purification rites described in the Torah. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, cattle were valuable assets, essential for agriculture, transportation, and religious sacrifices. The heifer, in particular, held significant ritual importance. The "red heifer" (Numbers 19) was used in a purification ceremony to cleanse those who had come into contact with a corpse, symbolizing purity and renewal. This ritual underscores the importance of maintaining holiness and cleanliness in the community. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as par Definition a place in Benjamin NASB Translation Parah (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. מָּרָה proper name, of a location in Benjamin, ׳הַמּ Joshua 18:23, φαρα, A φρα. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Parah The same as parah; Parah, a place in Palestine -- Parah. see HEBREW parah Forms and Transliterations וְהַפָּרָ֖ה והפרה vehappaRah wə·hap·pā·rāh wəhappārāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joshua 18:23 HEB: וְהָעַוִּ֥ים וְהַפָּרָ֖ה וְעָפְרָֽה׃ NAS: and Avvim and Parah and Ophrah, KJV: And Avim, and Parah, and Ophrah, INT: and Avvim and Parah and Ophrah 1 Occurrence |
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