◄ 6574. parshedonah ►
Berean Strong's Lexicon parshedonah: The term is often translated as "mule" or "steed" in English translations of the Bible. Original Word: פַּרְשְׁדֹּנָה Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: parshedonah Pronunciation: par-sheh-doh-nah Phonetic Spelling: (par-shed-one') Definition: The term is often translated as "mule" or "steed" in English translations of the Bible. Meaning: the crotch Word Origin: The origin of פַּרְשְׁדֹּנָה is uncertain, but it is a term found in the context of the Hebrew Bible, possibly of foreign derivation. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there may not be a direct Greek equivalent for parshedonah, related concepts can be found in Greek terms for animals used in similar contexts, such as ὄνος (onos) for "donkey" or ἵππος (hippos) for "horse." Usage: The word parshedonah is used to describe a type of animal, likely a mule or a similar beast of burden. It is used in contexts that suggest the animal's role in transportation or as a symbol of wealth and status. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, mules were highly valued for their strength and endurance, making them ideal for carrying loads and for riding. They were often associated with royalty and the wealthy, as they were more expensive and prestigious than donkeys. The use of mules in biblical times reflects their importance in trade, travel, and military contexts. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin of uncertain derivation Definition perhaps crotch NASB Translation refuse (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מַּרְשְׁדֹ֑נָה noun [masculine] only ׳וַיֵּצֵא הַמּ Judges 3:22, read perhaps מֶּרֶשׁ foeces (ᵑ9 ᵑ7 NöUntersuch. 180 Bu GFM). פַרְשֵׁז see מַּרְשֵׂז below פרשׂ. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance dirt Perhaps by compounding parash and parad (in the sense of straddling) (compare parshez); the crotch (or anus) -- dirt. see HEBREW parash see HEBREW parad see HEBREW parshez Forms and Transliterations הַֽפַּרְשְׁדֹֽנָה׃ הפרשדנה׃ hap·par·šə·ḏō·nāh happaršəḏōnāh HapparsheDonah Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Judges 3:22 HEB: מִבִּטְנ֑וֹ וַיֵּצֵ֖א הַֽפַּרְשְׁדֹֽנָה׃ NAS: out of his belly; and the refuse came KJV: out of his belly; and the dirt came out. INT: of his belly came and the refuse 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 6574 1 Occurrence hap·par·šə·ḏō·nāh — 1 Occ.