Jump to: Hitchcock's • Smith's • ISBE • Easton's • Concordance • Thesaurus • Greek • Hebrew • Library • Subtopics • Terms Topical Encyclopedia Name Meaning: The name "Perez" means "breach" or "bursting forth" in Hebrew, reflecting the circumstances of his birth.Biblical References: 1. Genesis 38:27-30 · Perez is first mentioned in the account of Judah and Tamar. Tamar, Judah's daughter-in-law, disguises herself and conceives twins by Judah. During childbirth, one of the twins, Zerah, extends his hand, and the midwife ties a scarlet thread around it. However, Perez is born first, breaking forth unexpectedly. The passage states: "When the time came for her to give birth, there were twins in her womb. And as she was giving birth, one of them put out his hand; so the midwife took a scarlet thread and tied it around his wrist. 'This one came out first,' she announced. But when he pulled his hand back and his brother came out, she said, 'You have broken out first!' So he was named Perez" . 2. Ruth 4:18-22 · Perez is listed in the genealogy of King David, establishing his significance in the lineage of the Messiah. The genealogy reads: "Now these are the generations of Perez: Perez was the father of Hezron, Hezron was the father of Ram, Ram was the father of Amminadab, Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, Nahshon was the father of Salmon, Salmon was the father of Boaz, Boaz was the father of Obed, Obed was the father of Jesse, and Jesse was the father of David" . 3. 1 Chronicles 2:4-5 · Perez is mentioned in the genealogical records of the tribe of Judah. The passage highlights his role as a progenitor within the tribe: "Tamar, Judah’s daughter-in-law, bore him Perez and Zerah. Judah had five sons in all. The sons of Perez: Hezron and Hamul" . 4. Matthew 1:3 · In the New Testament, Perez is included in the genealogy of Jesus Christ, underscoring his importance in the messianic line: "Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, Hezron the father of Ram" . Historical and Theological Significance: Perez holds a significant place in biblical history as an ancestor of King David and, ultimately, Jesus Christ. His birth narrative is a testament to God's sovereignty and the unexpected ways in which His purposes are fulfilled. Despite the unconventional circumstances surrounding his birth, Perez is integrated into the divine plan, illustrating God's grace and redemption. The account of Perez also highlights themes of justice and righteousness. Tamar's actions, though unconventional, are vindicated in the biblical narrative, and Perez's birth is a turning point in the lineage of Judah. This lineage is crucial for the fulfillment of the messianic prophecies, as it establishes the royal line through which the Savior would come. Perez's inclusion in the genealogies of both the Old and New Testaments emphasizes the continuity of God's covenant promises from Abraham through David to Jesus. His account is a reminder of God's faithfulness to His people and His ability to bring about His purposes through human history, regardless of the circumstances. Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary PerezSmith's Bible Dictionary Perez(breach). The "children of Perez," or Pharez, the son of Judah, appear to have been a family of importance for many centuries. (1 Chronicles 27:3; Nehemiah 11:4,6) Easton's Bible Dictionary Pharez, (q.v.), breach, the son of Judah (Nehemiah 11:4). "The chief of all the captains of the host for the first month" in the reign of David was taken from his family (International Standard Bible Encyclopedia PEREZ; PHAREZpe'-rez, fa'-rez (perets, "breach"): One of the twins born to Judah by Tamar, Zerah's brother (Genesis 38:29, 30). In the King James Version Matthew 1:3 and Luke 3:33, he is called "Phares," the name in 1 Esdras 5:5. He is "Pharez" in the King James Version Genesis 46:12 Numbers 26:20, 21 Ruth 4:12, 18 1 Chronicles 2:4, 5; 1 Chronicles 4:1; 1 Chronicles 9:4. In the King James Version and the Revised Version (British and American) 1 Chronicles 27:3 Nehemiah 11:4, 6, he is "Perez." He is important through the fact that by way of Ruth and Boaz and so through Jesse and David his genealogy comes upward to the Saviour. The patronymic "Pharzite" occurs in Numbers 26:20 the King James Version. Greek 5329. Phares -- Perez, an Israelite ... Perez, an Israelite. Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable Transliteration: Phares Phonetic Spelling: (far-es') Short Definition: Perez Definition: Perez ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5329.htm - 6k 2074. Hesrom -- Hezron, an Israelite 2283. Thamar -- Tamar, an Israelite woman Strong's Hebrew 6558. Partsi -- descendant of Perez... Partsi. 6559 . descendant of Perez. Transliteration: Partsi Phonetic Spelling: (par-tsee') Short Definition: Perezites. ... of Perez NASB Word Usage Perezites (1). ... /hebrew/6558.htm - 6k 6560. Perets Uzzah -- a place near Jer. 6557. Perets -- son of Judah and Tamar 6518. paraz -- perhaps warriors 7428. Rimmon Parets -- "pomegranate of the breach," a place in the ... Library Genealogy of Jesus According to Matthew. Death and Life from the Ark No Minister Ought to Keep a Faithful Person from the Communion ... Chapter xlvi Letter M C. The Genealogy of Jesus. Ch. 3:23-38 Genealogy According to Luke. Chapter xxxviii The Hebrews and the Philistines --Damascus Thesaurus Perez (19 Occurrences)... Standard Bible Encyclopedia PEREZ; PHAREZ. ... Perezites (Numbers 16:20, the King James Version "Pharzites"). The patronymic of the name Perez. 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