6592. pesher
Strong's Lexicon
pesher: Interpretation, Explanation

Original Word: פֵשֶׁר
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: pesher
Pronunciation: PEH-sher
Phonetic Spelling: (pay'-sher)
Definition: Interpretation, Explanation
Meaning: an interpretation

Word Origin: Derived from the root פָּשַׁר (pashar), meaning "to interpret" or "to explain."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with "pesher" is ἑρμηνεία (hermeneia), Strong's Greek 2058, which also means interpretation or explanation.

Usage: The term "pesher" refers to the act of interpreting or explaining a text, particularly in the context of revealing hidden or deeper meanings. It is often associated with the interpretation of dreams, visions, or prophetic writings. In the Hebrew Bible, "pesher" is used to denote the explanation of enigmatic or mysterious messages.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Jewish culture, the interpretation of dreams and visions was a significant practice, often seen as a divine gift. The concept of "pesher" became particularly prominent in the Qumran community, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. The Qumran sectarians used "pesher" to interpret biblical prophecies, applying them to their contemporary context. This method of interpretation sought to uncover the esoteric meanings believed to be embedded within the Scriptures.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
of foreign origin
Definition
solution, interpretation
NASB Translation
interpretation (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
מֵּ֫שֶׁר noun [masculine] solution, interpretation (loan-word from Aramaic מִּשְׁרָא);-construct ׳פ Ecclesiastes 8:1.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
interpretation

Corresponding to pshar -- interpretation.

see HEBREW pshar

Forms and Transliterations
פֵּ֣שֶׁר פשר pê·šer pêšer Pesher
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Englishman's Concordance
Ecclesiastes 8:1
HEB: וּמִ֥י יוֹדֵ֖עַ פֵּ֣שֶׁר דָּבָ֑ר חָכְמַ֤ת
NAS: knows the interpretation of a matter?
KJV: [man]? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing?
INT: and who knows the interpretation act wisdom

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Strong's Hebrew 6592
1 Occurrence


pê·šer — 1 Occ.















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