Strongs Number: H6544
- Hebrew Word
- פָּרַע
- Transliteration
- pâraʻ
- Phonetic
- paw-rah'
- Part of Speech
- Verb
- Strongs Definition
-
to loosen; by implication to {expose} dismiss; figuratively {absolve} begin
- BDB Definition
-
1. to lead, act as leader
2. to let go, let loose, ignore, let alone
a. (Qal)
1. to let go, let loose
2. to let alone, avoid, neglect
3. to loosen
b. (Niphal) to be let loose, be loosened of restraint
c. (Hiphil)
1. to cause to refrain
2. to show lack of restraint
3. to let loose restraints
- Origin
- A primitive root
- Bible Usage
- {avenge} {avoid} {bare} go {back} {let} (make) {naked} set at {nought} {perish} {refuse} uncover.