Strong's Lexicon parashah: Section, division, portion Original Word: פָרָשָׁה Word Origin: Derived from the root פָּרַשׁ (parash), meaning "to separate" or "to declare." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of dividing Scripture into sections for reading and study is mirrored in the New Testament with terms like "pericope" (περικοπή, Strong's Greek 4042), which refers to a passage or section of text. Usage: In the Hebrew Bible, "parashah" refers to a section or division of the text. It is often used to denote a specific portion of Scripture, particularly in the context of the Torah, where it refers to the weekly Torah portion read in Jewish synagogues. The term underscores the idea of dividing the text into manageable and meaningful segments for study and public reading. Cultural and Historical Background: The practice of dividing the Torah into weekly portions, or parashot, has ancient roots in Jewish tradition. This division facilitates the annual cycle of Torah reading, ensuring that the entire Torah is read publicly over the course of a year. Each parashah is named after a significant word or phrase in its opening verse, and these portions are central to Jewish liturgical practice. The tradition of reading from the parashah each week serves as a means of communal engagement with Scripture and has been a cornerstone of Jewish religious life for centuries. 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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