Lexicon pereq: Joint, part, division Original Word: פֶרֶק Strong's Exhaustive Concordance crossway, robbery From paraq; rapine; also a fork (in roads) -- crossway, robbery. see HEBREW paraq NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom paraq Definition parting of ways, plunder NASB Translation fork of the road (1), pillage (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מֶּ֫רֶק noun [masculine] 1 parting of ways, Obadiah 14.. 2 plunder (as snatched away), Nahum 3:1. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root verb פָּרַק (paraq), which means "to tear away" or "to break off."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G93 • ἀδικία (adikia), which means "injustice" or "unrighteousness." This Greek term similarly conveys the idea of wrongdoing, particularly in the context of moral or legal injustice, aligning with the themes of oppression and exploitation found in the Hebrew פֶרֶק (perek). Usage: The term פֶרֶק (perek) is used in the context of describing acts of plunder or oppression, where something is taken by force. It is not frequently used in the Hebrew Bible, but when it appears, it emphasizes the harshness and severity of the action. Context: פֶרֶק (perek) is a Hebrew noun that appears in the context of describing acts of violent seizure or oppression. The term is rooted in the verb פָּרַק (paraq), which means "to tear away" or "to break off," suggesting a forceful and often violent action. In the biblical narrative, פֶרֶק (perek) is used to depict scenarios where individuals or groups are subjected to harsh treatment, often involving the confiscation of property or goods. This term underscores the severity and injustice of such actions, highlighting the moral and ethical implications of oppression and exploitation. The concept of פֶרֶק (perek) serves as a reminder of the social and spiritual responsibilities to uphold justice and protect the vulnerable from exploitation. Forms and Transliterations הַפֶּ֔רֶק הפרק פֶּ֙רֶק֙ פרק hap·pe·req hapPerek happereq pe·req perek pereqLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Obadiah 1:14 HEB: תַּעֲמֹד֙ עַל־ הַפֶּ֔רֶק לְהַכְרִ֖ית אֶת־ NAS: Do not stand at the fork of the road To cut down KJV: Neither shouldest thou have stood in the crossway, to cut off INT: stand at the fork to cut their fugitives Nahum 3:1 2 Occurrences |
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