Original Word: פָרָשׁ
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: parash
Pronunciation: pah-RAHSH
Phonetic Spelling: (paw-rash')
Definition: to separate, to wound
Meaning: The Hebrew verb פָרָשׁ (parash) primarily means "to separate" or "to wound." It conveys the idea of dividing or distinguishing between entities, as well as inflicting injury.

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1252 (διακρίνω • diakrinō): To distinguish, to judge, to discern.
• G1316 (διαστέλλω • diastellō): To set apart, to distinguish.
• G1321 (διδάσκω • didaskō): To teach, to instruct.
• G2447 (ἰάομαι • iaomai): To heal, to cure.
• G5330 (Φαρισαῖος • Pharisaios): Pharisee, a member of a Jewish sect known for strict adherence to the law and separation from Gentiles.

These Greek terms reflect similar themes of separation, distinction, and, in some cases, healing or teaching, which can be conceptually linked to the Hebrew פָרָשׁ. The interplay between these concepts highlights the multifaceted nature of separation and its implications in both the Hebrew and Greek biblical texts.

Usage: The term is used in various contexts within the Hebrew Bible, often related to the act of separating or distinguishing, and occasionally in the context of causing harm or injury.

Context: • The root פָרָשׁ (parash) appears in several forms throughout the Hebrew Scriptures, often in contexts that involve separation or division. This can include the physical act of separating objects or people, as well as more abstract forms of separation, such as distinguishing between different groups or ideas.
• In some instances, פָרָשׁ is used in the context of wounding or inflicting harm, though this usage is less common. The act of wounding can be both literal, as in physical injury, or metaphorical, as in causing emotional or spiritual harm.
• The concept of separation is significant in the Hebrew Bible, often associated with holiness and the distinction between the sacred and the profane. The act of separating can be seen as a means of maintaining purity and order within the community.
• The Berean Standard Bible (BSB) provides translations that reflect these nuances, emphasizing the importance of context in understanding the specific meaning of פָרָשׁ in each passage.

I. [מָּרַשׁ] verb make distinct, declare (Late Hebrew seperate oneself,

Pi`el separate, explain, so Aramaic מְּרַשׁ especially Pa`el; Syriac separate, distinguish, explain, compare Mandean, Nö^{M 221}); —

Qal Infinitive construct ׳לִפְרשׁ לָהֶם עַלמִּֿי י Leviticus 24:12 (P) to declare distinctly to them.

Niph`al Participle נִפְרָשׁוֺת Ezekiel 34:12 read probably שׂוֺת-, see פרשׂ.

Pu`al Perfect3masculine singular מֹּרַשׁ Numbers 15:34 (P) what should be done to him had not been distinctly declared; Participle מְפֹרָשׁ Nehemiah 8:8 made distinct (compare B Aram Ezra 4:18), see BeRy Kö^{Einl. 99, >} interpreted, Ke and others, Berliner^{T. Onk ii.74}.

II. [מָּרַשׁ] verb Hiph`il pierce, sting (?) (compare Assyrian paruššu, staff (which pierces); Aramaic פרשׁא, (in Lexicons) ox-goad); — Imperfect3masculine singular יַפְרִשׁ Proverbs 23:32 (כְּצִפְעֹנִי, "" כְּנָחָשׁ יִשָׁ֑ךְ), of wine.

III. פרשׁ (√ of following; compare Aramaic מְּרַת Pa`el (rare) cause to break or burst forth (a serpent its brood), מַּרְתָּא dung; Syriac Pa`el rip open, = 1. מֶּרֶשׁ; Arabic IV. rip open stomach, and scatter contents (compare VII), = I. מֶּרֶשׁ).

[מְּרַשׁ] verb make distinct (compare Biblical Hebrew (chiefly late)); —

Pa`el Passive participle Ezra 4:18 made distinct (Biblical Hebrew Nehemiah 8:8; ᵑ7 Late Hebrew).

scatter, declare, distinctly, show, sting

A primitive root; to separate, literally (to disperse) or figuratively (to specify); also (by implication) to wound -- scatter, declare, distinctly, shew, sting.

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