◄ 6512. perah ►
Strong's Lexicon
perah: Blossom, Flower

Original Word: פֵרָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: perah
Pronunciation: peh'-rakh
Phonetic Spelling: (pay-raw')
Definition: Blossom, Flower
Meaning: a hole

Word Origin: Derived from the root פָּרַח (parach), meaning "to bud" or "to blossom."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G438 (anthos): Refers to a flower or blossom, used in similar contexts in the New Testament to convey beauty and the transient nature of life.

Usage: The Hebrew word "perah" primarily refers to a blossom or flower. It is often used in the context of describing the beauty and transience of flowers, symbolizing the fleeting nature of life and the splendor of God's creation. In the Bible, "perah" is used metaphorically to convey ideas of beauty, growth, and the ephemeral nature of human life.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, flowers and blossoms were significant in both daily life and religious symbolism. They were seen as representations of beauty and divine creation. The Israelites, living in an agrarian society, would have been intimately familiar with the cycles of growth and decay in nature, making the imagery of flowers a powerful tool for conveying spiritual truths. The use of floral imagery in the Bible often reflects the cultural appreciation for the natural world and its Creator.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from chapharparah.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
mole

From puwr; a hole (as broken, i.e. Dug) -- + mole. Compare chaphor.

see HEBREW puwr

see HEBREW chaphor

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