Berean Strong's Lexicon pera: Unrestrained, wild, out of control Original Word: פֶּרַע Word Origin: Derived from the root verb פָּרַע (para), meaning "to let go," "to be unrestrained," or "to uncover." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Greek 113: ἄτακτος (ataktos) - meaning "disorderly" or "unruly." - Strong's Greek 458: ἀνομία (anomia) - meaning "lawlessness" or "iniquity." Usage: The Hebrew word "pera" is used to describe a state of being unrestrained or wild. It often conveys the idea of lacking discipline or control, whether in behavior, appearance, or spiritual condition. In the context of the Bible, it can refer to individuals or groups who are not adhering to God's commandments or societal norms. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, restraint and discipline were highly valued, both in personal conduct and in community life. The concept of being "unrestrained" was often associated with chaos and disorder, which were seen as contrary to the order and harmony that God intended for His people. The Israelites were called to live according to God's laws, which provided structure and guidance for righteous living. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition long hair, locks NASB Translation locks (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. מֶּ֫רַע noun [masculine] leader (?); — plural absolute בִּפְרֹעַ מְּרָעוֺת Judges 5:2 for the leading of the leaders (ᵐ5A Be Bu and others, but uncertain; ᵐ5B Symm, compare WeIsrael u. Jüd. Geschichte. (2), 97; Held.(2). 123 and elsewhere, for the loosing of locks [II. מֶּרַע], in vow of war; on these and other views see especially GFMon the passage; conjectures also by LambertRÉJ xxiv. 140 GrimmeZMG 1(1896), 572 CheJQ July 1899, 561 [reading ברכו]); construct מֵראֹשׁ מַּרְעוֺת אוֺיֵב Deuteronomy 32:42 from the head of leaders of the foe ᵐ5 Di Steuern and others; Kn Ke Dr and others from the long-haired heads of the foe. II. מֶּ֫רַע noun [masculine] long hair of head, locks; — ׳פ absolute Ezekiel 44:20; construct שְׂעַר ראֹשׁוֺ ׳פ Numbers 6:5 (P). — Judges 5:2; Deuteronomy 32:42, see I.מֶּרַע above Strong's Exhaustive Concordance locks From para'; the hair (as dishevelled) -- locks. see HEBREW para' Forms and Transliterations וּפֶ֖רַע ופרע פֶּ֖רַע פרע pe·ra‘ Pera pera‘ ū·p̄e·ra‘ uFera ūp̄era‘Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 6:5 HEB: יִהְיֶ֔ה גַּדֵּ֥ל פֶּ֖רַע שְׂעַ֥ר רֹאשֽׁוֹ׃ NAS: himself to the LORD; he shall let the locks of hair KJV: he shall be holy, [and] shall let the locks of the hair INT: become grow the locks of hair his head Ezekiel 44:20 2 Occurrences |
|
