6543. Parsay

Lexicon

Parsay: Persian

Original Word: פַרְסִי
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: Parciy
Pronunciation: par-SAH-ee
Phonetic Spelling: (par-see')
Definition: Persian
Meaning: a Parsite

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Persian

(Aramaic) corresponding to Parciy -- Persian.

see HEBREW Parciy

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
(Aramaic) corresponding to Parsi
Definition
inhab. of Persia
NASB Translation
Persian (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[מַּרְסַי] adjective, of a people Persian; — emphatic פרסיא Kt, מְּרְסָאָה Qr (K^{§ 61, 6}) Daniel 6:29 the Persian.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root word פָּרַס (H6539), which refers to Persia or a Persian.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G3935 (Παράδεισος, Paradeisos): While not a direct equivalent, this Greek term refers to a "paradise" or "garden," often used metaphorically in the New Testament to describe a place of future happiness. It reflects the influence of Persian culture and language on Jewish thought, as the concept of paradise has roots in Persian tradition.
• G3936 (παρίστημι, paristēmi): Meaning "to present" or "to stand by," this term is related in the sense of presenting or standing by, which can metaphorically connect to the role of the Persians in standing by the Jewish people during their return from exile.

These entries provide a comprehensive understanding of the term פַרְסִי within its biblical and historical context, highlighting its significance in the narrative of Israel's restoration and the broader cultural interactions of the ancient Near East.

Usage: The term פַרְסִי is used in the context of identifying individuals or groups associated with Persia, particularly in the Aramaic portions of the Hebrew Bible.

Context: The term פַרְסִי (Parsi) appears in the Aramaic sections of the Old Testament, specifically in the books of Daniel and Ezra. It is used to denote individuals from Persia, a significant empire during the biblical period. The Persians played a crucial role in the history of Israel, particularly during the time of the Babylonian exile and the subsequent return of the Jewish people to their homeland. The Persian Empire, under the rule of Cyrus the Great, is noted for its policy of allowing exiled peoples to return to their native lands and restore their religious practices. This policy is reflected in the biblical narrative, where the Persians are often seen as instruments of God's providence in the restoration of Israel. The term פַרְסִי is thus significant in understanding the historical and theological context of the post-exilic period in the Hebrew Bible.

Forms and Transliterations

פָּרְסָאָֽה׃ פרסאה׃ pā·rə·sā·’āh pārəsā’āh paresaAh

Englishman's Concordance

Daniel 6:28
HEB: [פָּרְסָיָא כ] (פָּרְסָאָֽה׃ ק) פ
NAS: and in the reign of Cyrus the Persian.
KJV: and in the reign of Cyrus the Persian.
INT: the reign of Cyrus Persian

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 6543
1 Occurrence

pā·rə·sā·’āh — 1 Occ.