Strong's Lexicon perek: Harshness, severity, rigor Original Word: פֶרֶךְ Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to break apart or fracture. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance, the concept of harshness or severity can be related to Greek terms such as "σκληρότης" (sklerotes - G4642), meaning hardness or severity. Usage: The Hebrew word "perek" is used to describe a form of harshness or severity, often in the context of labor or servitude. It conveys the idea of oppressive or cruel treatment, particularly in the context of forced labor or slavery. The term is used to highlight the severity and harshness of the conditions imposed on individuals. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, slavery and forced labor were common practices. The term "perek" is notably used in the context of the Israelites' bondage in Egypt, where they were subjected to harsh and oppressive labor. This reflects the broader historical reality of ancient societies where power dynamics often resulted in the exploitation and harsh treatment of subjugated peoples. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition harshness, severity NASB Translation rigorously (2), severity (4). Brown-Driver-Briggs מֶּ֫רֶךְ noun [masculine] harshness, severity; — in phrase ׳בְּפ Leviticus 25:33, בְּפָ֑רֶךְ Leviticus 25:43; Leviticus 25:46; (H P), Ezekiel 34:4 (all with רדה rule harshly); Exodus 1:13 (with וַיַּעֲבִדוּ), Exodus 1:14 (with עֲכֹדָה; both P). II. פרך (√ of following; compare Assyrian parâku, bar, shut off; parakku, apartment, shrine; Syriac Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cruelty, rigor From an unused root meaning to break apart; fracture, i.e. Severity -- cruelty, rigour. Forms and Transliterations בְּפֶ֖רֶךְ בְּפָ֑רֶךְ בְּפָֽרֶךְ׃ בפרך בפרך׃ וּבְפָֽרֶךְ׃ ובפרך׃ bə·p̄ā·reḵ bə·p̄e·reḵ beFarech beFerech bəp̄āreḵ bəp̄ereḵ ū·ḇə·p̄ā·reḵ ūḇəp̄āreḵ uveFarechLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 1:13 HEB: בְּנֵ֥י יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל בְּפָֽרֶךְ׃ NAS: of Israel to labor rigorously; KJV: of Israel to serve with rigour: INT: the sons of Israel rigorously Exodus 1:14 Leviticus 25:43 Leviticus 25:46 Leviticus 25:53 Ezekiel 34:4 6 Occurrences |
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shrine (see RSJPhil 13, 283); see also Muss-ArnJBL xi (1892), 77 Köii. 1, 201). 
