6590. peshar

Lexicon

peshar: Interpretation

Original Word: פְשַׁר
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: pshar
Pronunciation: peh-shar
Phonetic Spelling: (pesh-ar')
Definition: Interpretation
Meaning: to interpret

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

make interpretations, interpreting

(Aramaic) corresponding to pathar; to interpret -- make (interpretations), interpreting.

see HEBREW pathar

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
(Aramaic) a prim. root
Definition
to interpret
NASB Translation
give interpretations (1), interpretation (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[מְּשַׁר] verb interpret (a dream) (ᵑ7 id., Syriac , perhaps Egyptian Aramaic פשר Lzb³⁵⁵ SAC¹⁰⁰ (Arabic loan-word, see Frä²⁶³); Assyrian pašâru); —

Pe`al Infinitive לְמִפְשַׁר Daniel 5:16, accusative of congnate meaning with verb פִשְׁרִין

Pa`el Participle active מְפַשַׁר Daniel 5:12, accusative חֶלְמִין.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Aramaic

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct one-to-one correspondence between Hebrew/Aramaic and Greek terms in Strong's Concordance, the concept of interpretation in the New Testament can be related to Greek terms such as:

- Strong's Greek 1329: διερμηνεύω (diermēneuō) • to interpret, explain
- Strong's Greek 2059: ἑρμηνεύω (hermēneuō) • to interpret, translate

These Greek terms are used in the New Testament to describe the act of interpreting languages or explaining meanings, similar to the role of פְשַׁר in the Old Testament.

Usage: The term פְשַׁר is used in the context of interpreting dreams, visions, or enigmatic messages, particularly in the Aramaic sections of the Old Testament.

Context: The Aramaic word פְשַׁר (peshar) appears in the context of interpretation, primarily in the Book of Daniel, which contains significant portions written in Aramaic. This term is associated with the act of explaining or making clear the meaning of dreams, visions, or mysterious writings. In the biblical narrative, interpretation is often portrayed as a divine gift, enabling the interpreter to reveal hidden truths or divine messages.

In the Book of Daniel, פְשַׁר is prominently featured in the accounts of Daniel interpreting the dreams of Nebuchadnezzar and the mysterious writing on the wall during the reign of Belshazzar. For instance, in Daniel 5:12, it is noted that Daniel had "an extraordinary spirit, knowledge, and insight to interpret dreams, explain riddles, and solve difficult problems." This highlights the esteemed role of interpretation in understanding divine communication.

The act of interpretation in these contexts is not merely a human endeavor but is depicted as a divinely inspired ability, underscoring the belief that true understanding of divine mysteries comes from God. Daniel's ability to interpret is consistently attributed to his relationship with God, who reveals the meanings to him.

Forms and Transliterations

לְמִפְשַׁ֖ר למפשר מְפַשַּׁ֣ר מפשר lə·mip̄·šar lemifShar ləmip̄šar mə·p̄aš·šar mefashShar məp̄aššar

Englishman's Concordance

Daniel 5:12
HEB: וּמַנְדַּ֡ע וְשָׂכְלְתָנ֡וּ מְפַשַּׁ֣ר חֶלְמִין֩ וַֽאַֽחֲוָיַ֨ת
NAS: and insight, interpretation of dreams,
KJV: and understanding, interpreting of dreams,
INT: knowledge and insight interpretation of dreams explanation

Daniel 5:16
HEB: ק) פִּשְׁרִ֛ין לְמִפְשַׁ֖ר וְקִטְרִ֣ין לְמִשְׁרֵ֑א
NAS: you, that you are able to give interpretations and solve
KJV: that thou canst make interpretations,
INT: be able interpretation to give difficult and solve

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 6590
2 Occurrences

lə·mip̄·šar — 1 Occ.
mə·p̄aš·šar — 1 Occ.