Strong's Lexicon parat: To break forth, to spread, to increase Original Word: פָרַט Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent that captures a similar sense of spreading or increasing is found in Strong's Greek Dictionary under entries like G4129 (πληθύνω, plethyno), which means "to multiply" or "to increase." Usage: The Hebrew verb "parat" primarily conveys the idea of breaking forth or spreading out. It is often used in contexts that describe an increase or expansion, whether in terms of population, territory, or influence. The term suggests a dynamic and vigorous growth, often associated with divine blessing and prosperity. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, the concept of expansion and increase was closely tied to divine favor and blessing. The Israelites, as an agrarian society, understood growth and increase as signs of God's provision and faithfulness. The idea of "breaking forth" also carries connotations of overcoming obstacles and achieving success, which were important themes in the narratives of the Hebrew Bible. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition perhaps divide NASB Translation improvise (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מָּרַט] verb very dubious, Qal Participle plural הַמֹּרְטִים עַלמִּֿי הַנָּ֑בֶל Amos 6:5 (Late Hebrew break off, divide, so Syriac Strong's Exhaustive Concordance chant A primitive root; to scatter words, i.e. Prate (or hum) -- chant. Forms and Transliterations הַפֹּרְטִ֖ים הפרטים hap·pō·rə·ṭîm happoreTim happōrəṭîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Amos 6:5 HEB: הַפֹּרְטִ֖ים עַל־ פִּ֣י NAS: Who improvise to the sound KJV: That chant to the sound of the viol, INT: improvise unto the sound 1 Occurrence |
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; Late Hebrew מְּרוּטָה, Aramaic מְּרִיטָא, small coin, change, hence) AW Ra AE Ki divide words into parts (in singing), AV chant; and Thes scatter (compare מֶּרֶט) empty words; possibly also would be stammer (of broken speech; said contemptuously): — (Arabic 
is precede, act hastily, IV. act extravagantly, talk immoderately (see further DrAm. 236), hence) AW (as alternative) improvise carelessly, idly. 
