6546. pera

Lexicon

pera: Unrestrained, wild, out of control

Original Word: פַרְעָה
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: par`ah
Pronunciation: peh'-rah
Phonetic Spelling: (par-aw')
Definition: Unrestrained, wild, out of control
Meaning: leadership

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

avenging, revenge

Feminine of pera' (in the sense of beginning); leadership (plural concretely, leaders) -- + avenging, revenge.

see HEBREW pera'

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from an unused word
Definition
perhaps leader
NASB Translation
leaders (1), long-haired (1).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root פָּרַע (para), which means to lead or to act as a leader.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 2233: ἡγέομαι (hegeomai) • to lead, to consider, to regard.
• Strong's Greek Number 746: ἀρχή (archē) • beginning, origin, or rule, often used in the context of authority or leadership.
• Strong's Greek Number 2525: καθίστημι (kathistēmi) • to appoint, to set in place, often used in the context of establishing someone in a position of leadership.

These Greek terms reflect similar concepts of leadership and authority as seen in the Hebrew פַרְעָה, emphasizing the continuity of leadership roles across the biblical texts.

Usage: The term פַרְעָה is used in the context of leadership, often referring to a leader or ruler in ancient times. It is not frequently used in the Hebrew Bible but is significant in understanding the roles and titles of leaders.

Context: The Hebrew term פַרְעָה (Parah) is associated with leadership and rulership, often used to describe individuals who hold positions of authority. In the biblical context, leadership is a divinely appointed role, with leaders expected to guide, protect, and serve their people according to God's laws and principles. The concept of leadership in the Bible encompasses both spiritual and temporal authority, with leaders being accountable to God for their actions and decisions. The term is reflective of the broader biblical narrative where leadership is seen as a service to others, emphasizing humility, wisdom, and justice. The role of a leader is not merely to wield power but to shepherd the people, ensuring their well-being and adherence to divine commandments.

Forms and Transliterations

פְּרָעוֹת֙ פַּרְע֥וֹת פרעות par‘ōwṯ par·‘ō·wṯ parot pə·rā·‘ō·wṯ pərā‘ōwṯ peraOt

Englishman's Concordance

Deuteronomy 32:42
HEB: וְשִׁבְיָ֔ה מֵרֹ֖אשׁ פַּרְע֥וֹת אוֹיֵֽב׃
NAS: and the captives, From the long-haired leaders
KJV: from the beginning of revenges upon the enemy.
INT: and the captives leaders the long-haired the enemy

Judges 5:2
HEB: בִּפְרֹ֤עַ פְּרָעוֹת֙ בְּיִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל בְּהִתְנַדֵּ֖ב
NAS: That the leaders led in Israel,
INT: led the leaders Israel volunteered

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 6546
2 Occurrences

par·‘ō·wṯ — 1 Occ.
pə·rā·‘ō·wṯ — 1 Occ.