Strong's Lexicon Parsi: Persian Original Word: פַרְסִי Word Origin: Derived from פָּרַס (Paras), referring to Persia or a Persian. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for Persian is Πέρσης (Persēs), Strong's Greek #4242. Usage: The term "Parsi" is used to denote a person from Persia, an ancient empire located in what is now modern-day Iran. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it often refers to individuals or groups associated with the Persian Empire, which played a significant role in the history of Israel, particularly during the period of the Babylonian exile and the subsequent return to Jerusalem. Cultural and Historical Background: The Persian Empire, under leaders such as Cyrus the Great, was known for its vast expanse and influence across the ancient Near East. The Persians are noted in the Bible for their role in allowing the Jewish exiles to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the temple, as recorded in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah. The Persian period is marked by a relatively tolerant approach to the diverse cultures and religions within its domain, which is reflected in the biblical narrative. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Paras Definition inhab. of Persia NASB Translation Persian (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מַּרְסִי adjective, of a people Persian; — ׳הַמּ Nehemiah 12:22. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Persian Patrial from Parac; a Parsite (i.e. Persian), or inhabitant of Peres -- Persian. see HEBREW Parac Forms and Transliterations הַפָּֽרְסִֽי׃ הפרסי׃ hap·pā·rə·sî hapPareSi happārəsîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Nehemiah 12:22 HEB: מַלְכ֖וּת דָּרְיָ֥וֶשׁ הַפָּֽרְסִֽי׃ פ NAS: in the reign of Darius the Persian. KJV: to the reign of Darius the Persian. INT: the reign of Darius the Persian 1 Occurrence |
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