Berean Strong's Lexicon parosh: Parosh Original Word: פָּרוֹשׁ Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root פָּרַשׁ (parash), meaning "to separate" or "to declare." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the proper name "Parosh" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific Hebrew family name. Usage: The term "Parosh" is used as a proper name in the Hebrew Bible, referring to a family or clan that returned from the Babylonian exile. The name itself can be translated as "flea" or "a jumping creature," which may have symbolic significance or reflect a characteristic of the family. Cultural and Historical Background: The family of Parosh is listed among the exiles who returned to Jerusalem and Judah after the Babylonian captivity, as recorded in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah. This return was part of a significant period in Jewish history when the Israelites were allowed to return to their homeland and rebuild the Temple under the decree of Cyrus the Great of Persia. The mention of Parosh highlights the restoration of the Jewish community and the re-establishment of their religious and cultural identity. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a flea NASB Translation flea (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. מַּרְעשׁ noun masculine flea (Assyrian puršu°û, paršu°û; on transposing of, see HomA.u.A.i.21); — figure of insignifance 1 Samuel 24:15; 1 Samuel 26:20 נַפְשִׁי ᵐ5 Th We Dr and others Strong's Exhaustive Concordance flea Probably from para' and ash; a flea (as the isolated insect) -- flea. see HEBREW para' see HEBREW ash Forms and Transliterations פַּרְעֹ֣שׁ פַּרְעֹ֥שׁ פרעש par‘ōš par·‘ōš parOshLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Samuel 24:14 HEB: מֵ֔ת אַחֲרֵ֖י פַּרְעֹ֥שׁ אֶחָֽד׃ NAS: dog, a single flea? KJV: after a flea. INT: A dead After flea A single 1 Samuel 26:20 2 Occurrences |