6526. pirchach
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pirchach: Bud, sprout, blossom

Original Word: פִרְחַח
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: pirchach
Pronunciation: PEER-khahkh
Phonetic Spelling: (pir-khakh')
Definition: Bud, sprout, blossom
Meaning: progeny, a brood

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
youth

From parach; progeny, i.e. A brood -- youth.

see HEBREW parach

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from parach
Definition
a brood
NASB Translation
brood (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
מִּרְחָח noun masculine collective brood (? as offshoot, off spring); — ׳פ Job 30:12, i. e. the wretched crowd.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the root פָּרַח (parach), which means "to bud" or "to sprout."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct Greek equivalent for the Hebrew term פִרְחַח (pirchach), similar concepts can be found in Greek words that describe offspring or progeny, such as τέκνον (teknon • Strong's Greek 5043), which means "child" or "offspring," and γένος (genos • Strong's Greek 1085), meaning "race" or "kind." These Greek terms capture the idea of lineage or descent, though without the negative connotations inherent in "pirchach."

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the term פִרְחַח (pirchach) within its biblical context, highlighting its usage and thematic significance in the Hebrew Scriptures.

Usage: The word "pirchach" is used in the context of describing a group of young or offspring, often with a connotation of unruliness or worthlessness. It appears in the Hebrew Bible in contexts that emphasize the undesirable nature of the group being described.

Context: • The term פִרְחַח (pirchach) is found in the Hebrew Bible and is used to describe a group of young individuals, often with a negative implication. The root פָּרַח (parach) suggests the idea of budding or sprouting, which in this context, extends to the notion of offspring or progeny. The usage of "pirchach" typically conveys a sense of disdain or contempt, highlighting the unruly or worthless nature of the group. This term is illustrative of the broader biblical theme of the consequences of moral and spiritual waywardness, where the offspring or progeny reflect the character and actions of their predecessors. The metaphorical use of "pirchach" serves as a cautionary depiction of the results of straying from divine instruction and wisdom.

Forms and Transliterations
פִּרְחַ֪ח פרחח pir·ḥaḥ pirChach pirḥaḥ
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Englishman's Concordance
Job 30:12
HEB: עַל־ יָמִין֮ פִּרְחַ֪ח יָ֫ק֥וּמוּ רַגְלַ֥י
NAS: On the right hand their brood arises;
KJV: [hand] rise the youth; they push away
INT: against the right their brood arises my feet

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 6526
1 Occurrence


pir·ḥaḥ — 1 Occ.















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