Strong's Lexicon Parpar: Parpar Original Word: פַרְפַר Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to break forth Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Parpar in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text. Usage: Parpar is a proper noun used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to one of the rivers of Damascus. It is mentioned in the context of Naaman's story, where he compares the rivers of Damascus to the waters of Israel. Cultural and Historical Background: The Parpar River, along with the Abana, was one of the two main rivers flowing through Damascus, an ancient city with a rich history. Damascus was a significant city in the Aramean kingdom and later became a prominent city in the Roman Empire. The rivers were vital for the city's agriculture and daily life, providing water for irrigation and sustenance. In the biblical narrative, these rivers symbolize the pride and self-sufficiency of Naaman, a Syrian commander, who initially resisted the simple command of the prophet Elisha to wash in the Jordan River for healing. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a river near Damascus NASB Translation Pharpar (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מַּרְמַּר proper name, of a river near Damascus 2 Kings 5:12 (A) φαρφαρ; A φαρφαρα; perhaps modern 'Awaj, south of Damascus Rob BRiii. 447 f. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Pharpar Probably from parar in the sense of rushing; rapid; Parpar, a river of Syria -- Pharpar. see HEBREW parar Forms and Transliterations וּפַרְפַּ֜ר ופרפר ū·p̄ar·par ufarPar ūp̄arparLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Kings 5:12 HEB: (אֲמָנָ֨ה ק) וּפַרְפַּ֜ר נַהֲר֣וֹת דַּמֶּ֗שֶׂק NAS: Are not Abanah and Pharpar, the rivers KJV: [Are] not Abana and Pharpar, rivers INT: better Abana and Pharpar the rivers of Damascus 1 Occurrence |
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