◄ 6544. para' ►
Lexicon para': To let go, to let loose, to be unrestrained, to uncover, to expose Original Word: פָרַע Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: para` Pronunciation: pah-rah' Phonetic Spelling: (paw-rah') Definition: To let go, to let loose, to be unrestrained, to uncover, to expose Meaning: to loosen, to expose, dismiss, absolve, begin 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. 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 be empty, vacant, unoccupied (with of thing), Syriac uncover; ᵑ7 מְּרַע = Late Hebrew); — 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. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G177 (ἀκάλυπτος, akalyptos): Uncovered, unveiled • G601 (ἀποκαλύπτω, apokalypto): To reveal, to uncover • G683 (ἀπολύω, apolyo): To release, to dismiss • G757 (ἄρχω, archo): To begin, to rule • G851 (ἀφίημι, aphiemi): To forgive, to let go • G1291 (διαλύω, dialyo): To dissolve, to break up • G1294 (διαλύω, dialyo): To dissolve, to break up These Greek entries reflect similar themes of loosening, revealing, dismissing, and beginning, providing a broader understanding of the concept as it transitions from Hebrew to Greek thought in biblical texts. Usage: This verb is used in various contexts in the Hebrew Bible, often related to the idea of letting something go free or unrestrained. It can refer to the loosening of hair, the exposure of something hidden, or the act of dismissing or absolving someone from an obligation. Context: • General Overview: The verb פָרַע (para') appears in several contexts throughout the Old Testament, often carrying the connotation of releasing or uncovering. It is used both in literal and metaphorical senses. • Literal Usage: In Exodus 32:25, the term is used to describe the Israelites as "unrestrained" during the incident of the golden calf: "Moses saw that the people were unrestrained, for Aaron had let them get out of control, making them a laughingstock to their enemies." • Metaphorical Usage: The verb can also be used metaphorically to describe the act of dismissing or absolving someone from a duty or obligation. In Proverbs 29:18, it is used in the context of lacking vision: "Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the law." • Cultural and Theological Significance: The concept of loosening or exposing can have significant theological implications, particularly in the context of divine judgment or mercy. The act of loosening can symbolize freedom or chaos, depending on the context. • Related Concepts: The idea of exposure or uncovering can also relate to themes of revelation or judgment, where hidden things are brought to light. 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 Texts Englishman'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 HEB: הָעָ֔ם כִּ֥י פָרֻ֖עַ ה֑וּא כִּֽי־ NAS: that the people were out of control-- for Aaron KJV: that the people [were] naked; (for Aaron INT: the people for of control he them Exodus 32:25 HEB: ה֑וּא כִּֽי־ פְרָעֹ֣ה אַהֲרֹ֔ן לְשִׁמְצָ֖ה NAS: for Aaron had let them get out of control to be a derision KJV: (for Aaron had made them naked unto [their] shame INT: he them get Aaron derision Leviticus 10:6 HEB: רָֽאשֵׁיכֶ֥ם אַל־ תִּפְרָ֣עוּ ׀ וּבִגְדֵיכֶ֤ם לֹֽא־ NAS: and Ithamar, Do not uncover your heads KJV: his sons, Uncover not your heads, INT: your heads not uncover your clothes nor Leviticus 13:45 HEB: וְרֹאשׁוֹ֙ יִהְיֶ֣ה פָר֔וּעַ וְעַל־ שָׂפָ֖ם NAS: and the hair of his head shall be uncovered, and he shall cover KJV: and his head bare, and he shall put a covering INT: of his head become shall be uncovered and his mustache Leviticus 21:10 HEB: רֹאשׁוֹ֙ לֹ֣א יִפְרָ֔ע וּבְגָדָ֖יו לֹ֥א NAS: the garments, shall not uncover his head KJV: on the garments, shall not uncover his head, INT: his head nor uncover his clothes nor Numbers 5:18 HEB: לִפְנֵ֣י יְהוָה֒ וּפָרַע֙ אֶת־ רֹ֣אשׁ NAS: the LORD and let [the hair of] the woman's KJV: the LORD, and uncover the woman's INT: before the LORD and let head the woman's Judges 5:2 HEB: בִּפְרֹ֤עַ פְּרָעוֹת֙ בְּיִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל NAS: That the leaders led in Israel, KJV: ye the LORD for the avenging of Israel, INT: led the leaders Israel 2 Chronicles 28:19 HEB: יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל כִּ֤י הִפְרִ֙יעַ֙ בִּֽיהוּדָ֔ה וּמָע֥וֹל NAS: of Israel, for he had brought about a lack of restraint in Judah KJV: Judah naked, and transgressed INT: of Israel for had brought Judah and transgressed Proverbs 1:25 HEB: וַתִּפְרְע֥וּ כָל־ עֲצָתִ֑י NAS: And you neglected all my counsel KJV: But ye have set at nought all my counsel, INT: neglected all my counsel Proverbs 4:15 HEB: פְּרָעֵ֥הוּ אַל־ תַּעֲבָר־ NAS: Avoid it, do not pass by it; Turn away KJV: Avoid it, pass not by it, turn INT: Avoid nay pass Proverbs 8:33 HEB: וַחֲכָ֗מוּ וְאַל־ תִּפְרָֽעוּ׃ NAS: and be wise, And do not neglect [it]. KJV: and be wise, and refuse it not. INT: and be wise not neglect Proverbs 13:18 HEB: רֵ֣ישׁ וְ֭קָלוֹן פּוֹרֵ֣עַ מוּסָ֑ר וְשׁוֹמֵ֖ר NAS: and shame [will come] to him who neglects discipline, KJV: and shame [shall be to] him that refuseth instruction: INT: Poverty and shame neglects discipline regards Proverbs 15:32 HEB: פּוֹרֵ֣עַ מ֭וּסָר מוֹאֵ֣ס NAS: He who neglects discipline despises KJV: He that refuseth instruction despiseth INT: neglects discipline despises Proverbs 29:18 HEB: בְּאֵ֣ין חָ֭זוֹן יִפָּ֣רַֽע עָ֑ם וְשֹׁמֵ֖ר NAS: the people are unrestrained, But happy KJV: the people perish: but he that keepeth INT: there vision are unrestrained the people keeps Ezekiel 24:14 HEB: וְעָשִׂ֔יתִי לֹֽא־ אֶפְרַ֥ע וְלֹא־ אָח֖וּס NAS: and I will act. I will not relent, and I will not pity KJV: and I will do [it]; I will not go back, neither will I spare, INT: will act I will not relent and I will not pity 16 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 6544 16 Occurrences bip̄·rō·a‘ — 1 Occ. ’ep̄·ra‘ — 1 Occ. p̄ā·ru·a‘ — 2 Occ. p̄ə·rā·‘ōh — 1 Occ. hip̄·rî·a‘ — 1 Occ. pə·rā·‘ê·hū — 1 Occ. pō·w·rê·a‘ — 2 Occ. tap̄·rî·‘ū — 1 Occ. tip̄·rā·‘ū — 2 Occ. ū·p̄ā·ra‘ — 1 Occ. wat·tip̄·rə·‘ū — 1 Occ. yip̄·rā‘ — 1 Occ. yip·pā·ra‘ — 1 Occ.