Original Word: פַרְוַיִם
Part of Speech: Proper Name Location
Transliteration: Parvayim
Pronunciation: par-vah-yeem
Phonetic Spelling: (par-vah'-yim)
Definition: Parvaim
Meaning: Parvajim

Parvaim

Of foreign origin; Parvajim, an Oriental region -- Parvaim.

Word Origin
of foreign origin
Definition
a region from which Solomon obtained gold for the temple
NASB Translation
Parvaim (1).

מַּרְוָ֑יִם proper name, of a location ׳זְהַב פ2Chronicles 3:6, Φαρουαιμ; in Arabia ? Sprenger^{Alte Geogr. Arabic 54 f.} identification with Farwa in Yemen, Gl^{Skizze ii. 347} (less probably) with S⇠el Farwain in Yemama (Nejd).

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to split or divide.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Parvajim, as it is a unique proper noun specific to the Hebrew text and does not have a direct Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament writings.

Usage: The term "Parvajim" appears in the context of describing the quality of gold used in the construction of Solomon's Temple. It is mentioned once in the Hebrew Bible.

Context: Parvajim is referenced in 2 Chronicles 3:6, where it is noted for its gold, which was used to adorn the Temple built by King Solomon. The passage states: "He adorned the temple with precious stones for beauty, and the gold was gold from Parvajim." The exact location of Parvajim is not definitively known, and it is not mentioned elsewhere in the Bible. The name suggests a place renowned for its high-quality gold, possibly indicating a region or a specific mine. The mention of Parvajim highlights the opulence and grandeur of Solomon's Temple, emphasizing the use of the finest materials available at the time.

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