6518. paraz or perez

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

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

village

From an unused root meaning to separate, i.e. Decide; a chieftain -- village.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of uncertain derivation
Definition
perhaps warriors
NASB Translation
throngs (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[מֶּ֫רֶז or מָּרָז] noun [masculine] פְרָזָו Habakkuk 3:14, text and meaning dubious; warriors (ᵑ9 ᵑ7) or leaders (ᵐ5 δυναστῶν compare ᵑ6 Thes We) would suit context.

פרז (√ of following; compare Arabic remove, separate depressed ground between hills; Late Hebrew הִפְרִיז extend border exceed limit; מָּרוּז = Biblical Hebrew מְּרָזִי).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb פָרַז (paraz), which means "to decide" or "to make a decision."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct Greek equivalent for פָרָז, the concept of a leader or chieftain can be related to Greek terms such as ἄρχων (archon, Strong's Greek 758), which means "ruler" or "leader," and ἡγεμών (hegemon, Strong's Greek 2232), meaning "governor" or "leader." These terms similarly convey the idea of someone who holds authority and makes decisions on behalf of others.

Usage: The word פָרָז appears in the context of leadership and decision-making, often referring to a person of authority or influence within a community or tribe.

Context: • The term פָרָז (Paraz) is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe individuals who hold positions of leadership and are responsible for making significant decisions. This term is often associated with those who have the authority to guide and direct others, particularly in matters of governance or military leadership.
• In the context of ancient Israelite society, a פָרָז would be someone who is respected for their wisdom and ability to lead. This role is crucial in maintaining order and ensuring the well-being of the community.
• The concept of a chieftain or leader as a "decider" underscores the importance of wisdom and discernment in leadership roles. The פָרָז is not merely a figurehead but an active participant in the decision-making processes that affect the lives of those under their care.
• The role of a פָרָז can be seen in various narratives throughout the Hebrew Bible, where leaders are called upon to make critical decisions that impact the course of events for their people.

Forms and Transliterations

פְּרָזָ֔יו פרזיו pə·rā·zāw peraZav pərāzāw

Englishman's Concordance

Habakkuk 3:14
HEB: [פְּרָזֹו כ] (פְּרָזָ֔יו ק) יִסְעֲר֖וּ
NAS: The head of his throngs. They stormed
KJV: the head of his villages: they came out as a whirlwind
INT: spears the head village stormed to scatter

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 6518
1 Occurrence

pə·rā·zāw — 1 Occ.