6537. prac
Strong's Lexicon
prac: To uncover, to expose, to make naked, to let go, to let loose

Original Word: פְרַס
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: prac
Pronunciation: prahk
Phonetic Spelling: (per-as')
Definition: To uncover, to expose, to make naked, to let go, to let loose
Meaning: to split up

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G601 (apokalyptō) - to uncover, reveal

- G3089 (luō) - to loose, release

Usage: The Hebrew verb "prac" primarily conveys the idea of uncovering or exposing something that is hidden or covered. It can also imply letting something go or allowing it to become unrestrained. In a figurative sense, it can refer to the removal of restraint or discipline, leading to disorder or chaos.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of uncovering or exposing was often associated with shame or dishonor, particularly in a communal or religious context. The act of uncovering could symbolize vulnerability or a loss of protection. In a broader sense, the idea of letting loose or removing restraint was seen as leading to moral or social disorder, which was contrary to the values of order and discipline upheld in the community.

Brown-Driver-Briggs
מְּרֵס (read מְּרָס ? M78* f.) probably

noun [masculine] half-mina (Late Hebrew מְּרָס, Old Aramaic פרס, פרש Lzb354 SAC99 Cooke176, 406; see מְנֵא and references); — absolute ׳פ Daniel 5:28; plural (וּ)פַרְסִין [read מְּרָסִין ? see Ml.c.] Daniel 5:25.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
divide, Upharsin

(Aramaic) corresponding to parac; to split up -- divide, (U-)pharsin.

see HEBREW parac

Forms and Transliterations
וּפַרְסִֽין׃ ופרסין׃ פְּרִיסַת֙ פְּרֵ֑ס פריסת פרס pə·rês pə·rî·saṯ peRes pərês periSat pərîsaṯ ū·p̄ar·sîn ufarSin ūp̄arsîn
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Englishman's Concordance
Daniel 5:25
HEB: מְנֵ֖א תְּקֵ֥ל וּפַרְסִֽין׃
NAS: MENE, TEKEL, UPHARSIN.'
KJV: MENE, TEKEL, UPHARSIN.
INT: MENE TEKEL UPHARSIN

Daniel 5:28
HEB: פְּרֵ֑ס פְּרִיסַת֙ מַלְכוּתָ֔ךְ
NAS: 'PERES-- your kingdom
KJV: PERES; Thy kingdom is divided,
INT: has been divided kingdom

Daniel 5:28
HEB: פְּרֵ֑ס פְּרִיסַת֙ מַלְכוּתָ֔ךְ וִיהִיבַ֖ת
NAS: your kingdom has been divided and given
KJV: Thy kingdom is divided, and given
INT: has been divided kingdom and given

3 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 6537
3 Occurrences


pə·rês — 1 Occ.
pə·rî·saṯ — 1 Occ.
ū·p̄ar·sîn — 1 Occ.















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