Topical Encyclopedia The term "Pharzites" refers to the descendants of Perez (also spelled Pharez), who was one of the twin sons born to Judah and Tamar. The account of Perez's birth is recorded in Genesis 38, where Tamar, Judah's daughter-in-law, disguises herself as a prostitute to conceive a child by him after being denied her levirate marriage rights. Perez's birth is significant in the biblical narrative, as he becomes an ancestor of King David and, ultimately, Jesus Christ.Biblical References: 1. Genesis 38:27-30 : "When the time came for Tamar 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. Then his brother came out with the scarlet thread around his wrist, and he was named Zerah." 2. Ruth 4:18-22 : "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 : "Tamar, Judah’s daughter-in-law, bore him Perez and Zerah. Judah had five sons in all. The sons of Perez: Hezron and Hamul." Significance in Israel's History: The Pharzites, as descendants of Perez, played a crucial role in the lineage of the tribe of Judah. Perez's line is highlighted in the genealogies of both the Old and New Testaments, underscoring the importance of his descendants in the history of Israel and the fulfillment of God's promises. The tribe of Judah, from which the Pharzites come, is prophesied to be the ruling tribe, as seen in Jacob's blessing over his sons in Genesis 49:10 : "The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his." Role in Messianic Prophecy: The lineage of Perez is significant in the context of messianic prophecy. The genealogy of Jesus Christ, as recorded in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, traces through the line of Perez, affirming the fulfillment of the prophecies concerning the Messiah's descent from the tribe of Judah. Matthew 1:3 states, "Judah the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, Hezron the father of Ram." Cultural and Theological Implications: The account of Perez's birth and the subsequent prominence of his descendants illustrate themes of redemption and divine providence. Despite the unconventional circumstances of his birth, Perez becomes a pivotal figure in the lineage leading to the Savior. This narrative highlights God's sovereignty in using unexpected means to accomplish His purposes and fulfill His covenant promises. The Pharzites, therefore, represent not only a genealogical line but also a testament to God's faithfulness in preserving the line through which the ultimate Redeemer would come. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia PHARZITESfar'-zits (ha-partsi).parpar; Septuagint: Codex Vaticanus Apharpha; Codex Alexandrinus Pharphara): A river of Damascus, mentioned in 2 Kings 5:12, along with the Abana or Amana.e and James, Psalms of Solomon. xlivff;; Nicolas. Doctrines religieuses des juifs, 48;. Strong's Hebrew 6558. Partsi -- descendant of Perez... Pharzites. Patronymically from Perets; a Partsite (collectively) or descendants of Perets -- Pharzites. see HEBREW Perets. 6557, 6558. Partsi. 6559 . ... /hebrew/6558.htm - 6k Thesaurus Pharzites... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia PHARZITES. far'-zits (ha-partsi).parpar; Septuagint: Codex Vaticanus Apharpha; Codex Alexandrinus ... /p/pharzites.htm - 6k Perez (19 Occurrences) Pharez (11 Occurrences) Phaseah (2 Occurrences) Pharpar (1 Occurrence) Resources Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus |
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