Strong's Lexicon parashah: Section, division, portion Original Word: פָרָשָׁה Word Origin: Derived from the root פָּרַשׁ (parash), meaning "to make distinct" or "to declare." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1860 (ἐπαγγελία, epangelia): While not a direct equivalent, G1860 refers to a "promise" or "announcement," which can relate to the concept of exposition in the sense of declaring or making known a message or promise. The Greek term emphasizes the aspect of proclamation and assurance, which can be seen as a form of exposition in the context of revealing divine promises or truths. Usage: In the Hebrew Bible, "parashah" is used to describe a portion or section of a text that is set apart for reading or study. It is often associated with the division of the Torah into weekly readings. Context: The term "parashah" is significant in Jewish tradition, where it refers to the divisions of the Torah into weekly readings, known as "parashot" (plural). Each parashah is a distinct section of the Torah, read in synagogues during the Sabbath service. This practice ensures that the entire Torah is read over the course of a year. The concept of "parashah" underscores the importance of systematic study and exposition of the Scriptures, allowing for a deeper understanding of the text. In a broader sense, "parashah" can also refer to any section of a biblical text that is set apart for detailed exposition or interpretation. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom parash Definition exact statement NASB Translation exact amount (1), full account (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מָּרָשָׁה] noun feminine exact statement; — construct מָּרָשַׁת הַכֶּסֶף Esther 4:7, גְּדֻלַּת מָרְדֳּכַי ׳פ Esther 10:2. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance declaration, sum From parash; exposition -- declaration, sum. see HEBREW parash Forms and Transliterations וּפָרָשַׁת֙ ופרשת פָּרָשַׁ֣ת פרשת pā·rā·šaṯ pārāšaṯ paraShat ū·p̄ā·rā·šaṯ ufaraShat ūp̄ārāšaṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Esther 4:7 HEB: קָרָ֑הוּ וְאֵ֣ת ׀ פָּרָשַׁ֣ת הַכֶּ֗סֶף אֲשֶׁ֨ר NAS: that had happened to him, and the exact amount of money KJV: him of all that had happened unto him, and of the sum of the money INT: that had happened and the exact of money after Esther 10:2 2 Occurrences |
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