Strong's Lexicon parash: To declare, to explain, to make distinct Original Word: פָרָשׁ Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Greek 1321: διδάσκω (didaskō) - to teach - Strong's Greek 1645: ἐκδιηγέομαι (ekdiēgeomai) - to explain thoroughly Usage: The Hebrew verb "parash" primarily means to declare or explain something clearly. It is used in contexts where clarification or detailed explanation is necessary, often in relation to the interpretation of laws, visions, or messages. The term implies a process of making something distinct or understandable, often through verbal communication. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, clarity and understanding of the law and divine messages were crucial for maintaining covenantal faithfulness. The role of priests, prophets, and scribes often involved the task of "parash," ensuring that the people understood God's commands and intentions. This was particularly important in a society where oral tradition played a significant role in the transmission of knowledge and religious practice. Brown-Driver-Briggs I. [מָּרַשׁ] verb make distinct, declare (Late Hebrew seperate oneself, Pi`el separate, explain, so Aramaic מְּרַשׁ especially Pa`el; Syriac Qal Infinitive construct ׳לִפְרשׁ לָהֶם עַלמִּֿי י Leviticus 24:12 (P) to declare distinctly to them. Niph`al Participle נִפְרָשׁוֺת Ezekiel 34:12 read probably שׂוֺת-, see פרשׂ. Pu`al Perfect3masculine singular מֹּרַשׁ Numbers 15:34 (P) what should be done to him had not been distinctly declared; Participle מְפֹרָשׁ Nehemiah 8:8 made distinct (compare B Aram Ezra 4:18), see BeRy KöEinl. 99, > interpreted, Ke and others, BerlinerT. Onk ii.74. II. [מָּרַשׁ] verb Hiph`il pierce, sting (?) (compare Assyrian paruššu, staff (which pierces); Aramaic פרשׁא, III. פרשׁ (√ of following; compare Aramaic מְּרַת Pa`el (rare) cause to break or burst forth (a serpent its brood), מַּרְתָּא dung; Syriac [מְּרַשׁ] verb make distinct (compare Biblical Hebrew (chiefly late)); — Pa`el Passive participle Ezra 4:18 made distinct (Biblical Hebrew Nehemiah 8:8; ᵑ7 Late Hebrew). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance scatter, declare, distinctly, show, sting A primitive root; to separate, literally (to disperse) or figuratively (to specify); also (by implication) to wound -- scatter, declare, distinctly, shew, sting. Forms and Transliterations יַפְרִֽשׁ׃ יפרש׃ לִפְרֹ֥שׁ לפרש מְפֹרָ֑שׁ מפרש נִפְרָשׁ֔וֹת נפרשות פֹרַ֔שׁ פרש foRash lifRosh lip̄·rōš lip̄rōš mə·p̄ō·rāš mefoRash məp̄ōrāš nifraShot nip̄·rā·šō·wṯ nip̄rāšōwṯ p̄ō·raš p̄ōraš yafRish yap̄·riš yap̄rišLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Leviticus 24:12 HEB: וַיַּנִּיחֻ֖הוּ בַּמִּשְׁמָ֑ר לִפְרֹ֥שׁ לָהֶ֖ם עַל־ NAS: of the LORD might be made clear to them. KJV: of the LORD might be shewed them. INT: put custody might be made like that Numbers 15:34 Nehemiah 8:8 Proverbs 23:32 Ezekiel 34:12 5 Occurrences |
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separate, distinguish, explain, compare Mandean, NöM 221); — 
(in Lexicons) ox-goad); — Imperfect3masculine singular יַפְרִשׁ 
Pa`el rip open, 
= 1. מֶּרֶשׁ; Arabic 
IV. rip open stomach, and scatter contents (compare VII), 
= I. מֶּרֶשׁ). 
