Strong's Lexicon para': To let go, to let loose, to be unrestrained, to uncover, to expose Original Word: פָרַע Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance, the concept of restraint and order can be related to Greek words such as "ἀκαταστασία" (akatastasia - disorder) and "ἐγκράτεια" (egkrateia - self-control). Usage: The Hebrew verb "para'" primarily conveys the idea of letting loose or allowing something to be unrestrained. It can refer to the physical act of uncovering or exposing, as well as the metaphorical sense of letting go of restraint or discipline. In the context of the Bible, it often describes situations where order is abandoned, leading to chaos or moral decline. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, maintaining order and discipline was crucial for both religious and societal stability. The concept of "para'" would have been understood as a negative state, where the absence of restraint could lead to disorder and sin. This reflects the broader biblical theme of the importance of adhering to God's commandments and the dangers of moral laxity. Brown-Driver-Briggs [מָּרַע] verb denominative act as leader, lead (?); — only Infinitive construct בִּפְרֹעַ Judges 5:2, see above III. מָּרַע verb let go, let alone (Late Hebrew id. unbind (hair), uncover; Arabic Qal Perfect3masculine singular consecutive וּפָרַע Numbers 5:18; suffix מְּרָעֹה (Ges§ 7 b, c) Exodus 32:25; Imperfect3masculine singular יִפְרָ֑ע Leviticus 21:10, etc.; Imperative masculine singular suffix מְּרָעֵהוּ Proverbs 4:15; Infinitive cstr. מְּרֹע Judges 5:2; Participle act. מּוֺרֵעַ Proverbs 13:18; Proverbs 15:32; pass. מָּרוּעַ Leviticus 13:45, מָּרֻעַ Ezekiel 32:25; — 1 let go, let loose, people, i.e. remove restraint from them, Exodus 32:25 (twice in verse) (E); compare Job 15:4 CheJQ, July 1897, 577 (תִּפְרָע for תִּגְרַע); unbind head (by removing turban, sign of mourning) Leviticus 10:6; Leviticus 21:10 (forbidden to priests); also, Leviticus 13:45 (leper), Numbers 5:18 (womsn; all with ראֹשׁ; see NowArchaeology ii. 114; > denominative from מֶּרַע Gerber18 and others). 2 let alone = avoid Proverbs 4:15; = neglect Proverbs 1:25; Proverbs 8:33; Proverbs 13:18; Proverbs 15:32; absolute = refrain Ezekiel 24:14. — Judges 5:2 see I. מֶּרַע. Niph`al Imperfect3masculine singular יִדָממּ֫רַע עָ֑ם Proverbs 29:18 the people is let loose, lacks restraint. Hiph`il Perfect3masculine singular הַפְרִיעַ2Chronicles 28:19; Imperfect2masculine plural תַּפְרִיעוּ Exodus 5:4; — 1 cause people to refrain, מִמַּעֲשָׂיו Exodus 5:4. 2 shew lack of restraint2Chronicles 28:19. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance avenge, avoid, bare, go back, make naked, perish, A primitive root; to loosen; by implication, to expose, dismiss; figuratively, absolve, begin -- avenge, avoid, bare, go back, let, (make) naked, set at nought, perish, refuse, uncover. Forms and Transliterations אֶפְרַ֥ע אפרע בִּפְרֹ֤עַ בפרע הִפְרִ֙יעַ֙ הפריע וַתִּפְרְע֥וּ וּפָרַע֙ ופרע ותפרעו יִפְרָ֔ע יִפָּ֣רַֽע יפרע פְּרָעֵ֥הוּ פְרָעֹ֣ה פָר֔וּעַ פָרֻ֖עַ פּוֹרֵ֣עַ פורע פרוע פרע פרעה פרעהו תִּפְרָ֣עוּ ׀ תִּפְרָֽעוּ׃ תַּפְרִ֥יעוּ תפריעו תפרעו תפרעו׃ ’ep̄·ra‘ ’ep̄ra‘ bifRoa bip̄·rō·a‘ bip̄rōa‘ efRa faRua feraOh hifRia hip̄·rî·a‘ hip̄rîa‘ p̄ā·ru·a‘ p̄ā·rū·a‘ p̄ārua‘ p̄ārūa‘ pə·rā·‘ê·hū p̄ə·rā·‘ōh pərā‘êhū p̄ərā‘ōh peraEhu pō·w·rê·a‘ poRea pōwrêa‘ tafRiu tap̄·rî·‘ū tap̄rî‘ū tifRau tip̄·rā·‘ū tip̄rā‘ū ū·p̄ā·ra‘ ufaRa ūp̄āra‘ vattifreU wat·tip̄·rə·‘ū wattip̄rə‘ū yifRa yip·pā·ra‘ yip̄·rā‘ yipPara yippāra‘ yip̄rā‘Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 5:4 HEB: מֹשֶׁ֣ה וְאַהֲרֹ֔ן תַּפְרִ֥יעוּ אֶת־ הָעָ֖ם NAS: why do you draw the people KJV: and Aaron, let the people INT: Moses and Aaron draw the people act Exodus 32:25 Exodus 32:25 Leviticus 10:6 Leviticus 13:45 Leviticus 21:10 Numbers 5:18 Judges 5:2 2 Chronicles 28:19 Proverbs 1:25 Proverbs 4:15 Proverbs 8:33 Proverbs 13:18 Proverbs 15:32 Proverbs 29:18 Ezekiel 24:14 16 Occurrences |
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be empty, vacant, unoccupied (with 
of thing), Syriac 
uncover; ᵑ7 מְּרַע = Late Hebrew); — 
