Berean Strong's Lexicon Paras: Persia Original Word: פָּרַס Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root פָּרַס (paras), meaning "to spread" or "to break." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3935 (Περσίς, Persis): Refers to a Christian woman mentioned in Romans 16:12. - G3936 (Περσικός, Persikos): Pertaining to Persia or Persian. Usage: The term "Paras" refers to the ancient kingdom of Persia, a significant empire in the biblical narrative. It is often associated with the Medes, forming the Medo-Persian Empire. In the Bible, Persia is depicted as a powerful and influential kingdom that played a crucial role in the history of Israel, particularly during the time of the Babylonian exile and the subsequent return of the Jewish people to their homeland. Cultural and Historical Background: Persia, located in what is modern-day Iran, was a dominant empire from the 6th to the 4th century BCE. Under the leadership of Cyrus the Great, Persia conquered Babylon in 539 BCE, which led to the liberation of the Jewish exiles. The Persian Empire is known for its advanced administration, respect for local customs and religions, and significant contributions to art and architecture. The biblical narrative highlights Persia's role in God's providential plan, particularly through the decree of Cyrus allowing the Jews to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the temple. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof foreign origin Definition a country in W. Asia which conquered Bab. NASB Translation Persia (28). Brown-Driver-Briggs מָּרַס28 proper name, of a territory Persia, περσῶν (genitive), Daniel 11:2 τῇ Περσίδι (ᵐ5 and Θ), 2 Chronicles 36:20 Μήδων (Old Persian Pârsa, Persian, Persia, SpiegAPK 231, New Persian  ,  ; Arabic  ; — ׳פ2Chronicles 36:22 +, מָּרָ֑ס 2 Chronicles 36:20 +; — in late literature, 2 Chronicles 36:20, 2 Chronicles 36:22, 22, 23 = Ezra 1:1 (twice in verse); Ezra 1:2; Daniel 10:1 11t. Ezra Daniel + (with מָדַי) Esther 1:3,14,18,19; Esther 10:2; Daniel 8:20; ׳פ Ezekiel 27:10; Ezekiel 38:5 is doubted by Toy (who, Ezekiel 27:10, reads כּוּשׁ, after Gr), but Krae defends. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Persia, Persians Of foreign origin; Paras (i.e. Persia), an Eastern country, including its inhabitants -- Persia, Persians. Forms and Transliterations וּפָרָֽס׃ ופרס׃ לְפָרַ֗ס לפרס פָּֽרַס־ פָּרַ֔ס פָּרַ֖ס פָּרַ֗ס פָּרַ֛ס פָּרַ֣ס פָּרַ֨ס פָּרָ֑ס פָּרָֽס׃ פָֽרַס־ פָרַ֜ס פָרָֽס׃ פרס פרס־ פרס׃ faRas lə·p̄ā·ras lefaRas ləp̄āras pā·ras pā·rās p̄ā·ras p̄ā·rās pā·ras- p̄ā·ras- paRas pāras pārās p̄āras p̄ārās pāras- p̄āras- ū·p̄ā·rās ufaRas ūp̄ārāsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Chronicles 36:20 HEB: מְלֹ֖ךְ מַלְכ֥וּת פָּרָֽס׃ NAS: the rule of the kingdom of Persia, KJV: of the kingdom of Persia: INT: the rule of the kingdom of Persia 2 Chronicles 36:22 2 Chronicles 36:22 2 Chronicles 36:23 Ezra 1:1 Ezra 1:1 Ezra 1:2 Ezra 1:8 Ezra 3:7 Ezra 4:3 Ezra 4:5 Ezra 4:5 Ezra 4:7 Ezra 7:1 Ezra 9:9 Esther 1:3 Esther 1:14 Esther 1:18 Esther 1:19 Esther 10:2 Ezekiel 27:10 Ezekiel 38:5 Daniel 8:20 Daniel 10:1 Daniel 10:13 28 Occurrences |
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