Strong's Lexicon pesher: Interpretation, Explanation Original Word: פֵשֶׁר Word Origin: Derived from the root פָּשַׁר (pashar), meaning "to interpret" or "to explain." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with "pesher" is ἑρμηνεία (hermeneia), Strong's Greek 2058, which also means interpretation or explanation. Usage: The term "pesher" refers to the act of interpreting or explaining a text, particularly in the context of revealing hidden or deeper meanings. It is often associated with the interpretation of dreams, visions, or prophetic writings. In the Hebrew Bible, "pesher" is used to denote the explanation of enigmatic or mysterious messages. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Jewish culture, the interpretation of dreams and visions was a significant practice, often seen as a divine gift. The concept of "pesher" became particularly prominent in the Qumran community, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. The Qumran sectarians used "pesher" to interpret biblical prophecies, applying them to their contemporary context. This method of interpretation sought to uncover the esoteric meanings believed to be embedded within the Scriptures. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof foreign origin Definition solution, interpretation NASB Translation interpretation (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מֵּ֫שֶׁר noun [masculine] solution, interpretation (loan-word from Aramaic מִּשְׁרָא);-construct ׳פ Ecclesiastes 8:1. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance interpretation Corresponding to pshar -- interpretation. see HEBREW pshar Forms and Transliterations פֵּ֣שֶׁר פשר pê·šer pêšer PesherLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ecclesiastes 8:1 HEB: וּמִ֥י יוֹדֵ֖עַ פֵּ֣שֶׁר דָּבָ֑ר חָכְמַ֤ת NAS: knows the interpretation of a matter? KJV: [man]? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? INT: and who knows the interpretation act wisdom |
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