פָּרַשׂ
pa.ra.s
“to spread”
Definition
to break apart, disperse, etc.
a primitive root;
- to spread, spread out, stretch, break in pieces 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to spread out, display 1a2) to spread over 1b) (Niphal) to be scattered, be spread out 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to spread out 1c1) to scatter
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Occurrences
פָּרַשׂ appears 62 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
the weight of the refined gold for the altar of incense;and the plans for the chariot of the gold cherubim that spread their wings and overshadowed the ark of the covenant of the LORD.
But the next day Hazael took a thick cloth, dipped it in water, and spread it over the king’s face.So Ben-hadad died, and Hazael reigned in his place.
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All day long I have held out My handsto an obstinate people who walk in the wrong path,who follow their own imaginations,
The nursing infant’s tongueclings in thirst to the roof of his mouth.Little children beg for bread,but no one gives them any.
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