6540. Paras

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Paras: Persia

Original Word: פָרַס
Part of Speech: Proper Name
Transliteration: Parac
Pronunciation: pah-RAHS
Phonetic Spelling: (paw-ras')
Definition: Persia
Meaning: Paras

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Persia, Persians

(Aramaic) corresponding to Parac -- Persia, Persians.

see HEBREW Parac

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
(Aramaic) corresponding to Paras
Definition
a country in W. Asia which conquered Bab.
NASB Translation
Persia (2), Persians (4).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

מָּרַס proper name, of a territory and people Persia (as kingdom), Persians (see Biblical Hebrew id.); — ׳פ Daniel 6:9; Daniel 6:13; Daniel 6:16; מָּרָ֑ס Daniel 5:28; Ezra 4:24; Ezra 6:14.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root פָּרַס (H6539), which means "to break" or "to divide."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G3935: Περσικός (Persikos) • Pertaining to Persia or the Persians.
• G3936: Πέρσης (Persēs) • A Persian, referring to an individual from Persia.

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the term "Paras" within its biblical and historical context, highlighting its significance in the narrative of the Old Testament.

Usage: The word "Paras" is used in the context of the Persian Empire, often in relation to its kings and its role in the history of Israel and Judah. It appears in the Aramaic portions of the Old Testament, particularly in the books of Daniel and Ezra.

Context: • Historical Context: The Persian Empire, under the leadership of kings such as Cyrus the Great, played a pivotal role in the history of the Jewish people. Cyrus is noted for his decree allowing the Jewish exiles to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the temple, as recorded in the book of Ezra.
• Biblical References: In the book of Daniel, "Paras" is mentioned in the context of prophetic visions concerning the rise and fall of empires. Daniel 5:28 (BSB) states, "Your kingdom has been divided and given over to the Medes and Persians." This highlights the transition of power from Babylon to the Medo-Persian Empire.
• Cultural Influence: The Persian Empire is recognized for its administrative efficiency and respect for the customs and religions of the lands it governed. This is reflected in the relatively favorable treatment of the Jewish people during the Persian period.
• Theological Significance: The role of Persia in biblical history underscores themes of divine sovereignty and providence. The rise of Persia and its kings is seen as part of God's plan to restore His people to their land and fulfill His promises.

Forms and Transliterations

וּפָרַ֔ס וּפָרַ֖ס וּפָרָֽס׃ ופרס ופרס׃ פָּרָֽס׃ פרס׃ pā·rās paRas pārās ū·p̄ā·ras ū·p̄ā·rās ufaRas ūp̄āras ūp̄ārās

Englishman's Concordance

Ezra 4:24
HEB: דָּרְיָ֥וֶשׁ מֶֽלֶךְ־ פָּרָֽס׃ פ
NAS: of Darius king of Persia.
KJV: of Darius king of Persia.
INT: of Darius king of Persia

Ezra 6:14
HEB: וְאַרְתַּחְשַׁ֖שְׂתְּא מֶ֥לֶךְ פָּרָֽס׃
NAS: and Artaxerxes king of Persia.
KJV: and Artaxerxes king of Persia.
INT: and Artaxerxes king of Persia

Daniel 5:28
HEB: וִיהִיבַ֖ת לְמָדַ֥י וּפָרָֽס׃
NAS: over to the Medes and Persians.
KJV: and given to the Medes and Persians.
INT: and given to the Medes and Persians

Daniel 6:8
HEB: כְּדָת־ מָדַ֥י וּפָרַ֖ס דִּי־ לָ֥א
NAS: of the Medes and Persians, which
KJV: of the Medes and Persians, which altereth
INT: to the law of the Medes and Persians which not

Daniel 6:12
HEB: כְּדָת־ מָדַ֥י וּפָרַ֖ס דִּי־ לָ֥א
NAS: of the Medes and Persians, which
KJV: of the Medes and Persians, which altereth
INT: to the law of the Medes and Persians who not

Daniel 6:15
HEB: דָת֙ לְמָדַ֣י וּפָרַ֔ס דִּֽי־ כָל־
NAS: of the Medes and Persians that no
KJV: of the Medes and Persians [is], That no
INT: law of the Medes and Persians which no

6 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 6540
6 Occurrences

pā·rās — 2 Occ.
ū·p̄ā·rās — 4 Occ.