/Hebrew/H6561

Strong's H6561 · Hebrew

פָּרַק

pâraq · /paw-rak'/

Number

H6561

Language

Hebrew

Original word

פָּרַק

Transliteration

pâraq

Pronunciation

paw-rak'

KJV occurrences

7 verses

Definition

to break off or crunch; figuratively, to deliver

KJV: break (off), deliver, redeem, rend (in pieces), tear in pieces.

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered פָּרַק across 7 verses.

break2×

off2×

pieces1×

redeemed1×

rent1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

7 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Genesis1 verse

Genesis 27:40

And by thy sword shalt thou live, and shalt serve thy brother; and it shall come to pass when thou shalt have the dominion, that thou shalt break his yoke from off thy neck.

Exodus3 verses

Exodus 32:2

And Aaron said unto them, Break off the golden earrings, which are in the ears of your wives, of your sons, and of your daughters, and bring them unto me.

Exodus 32:3

And all the people brake off the golden earrings which were in their ears, and brought them unto Aaron.

Exodus 32:24

And I said unto them, Whosoever hath any gold, let them break it off. So they gave it me: then I cast it into the fire, and there came out this calf.

1 Kings1 verse

1 Kings 19:11

And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the LORD. And, behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the LORD; but the LORD was not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; but the LORD was not in the earthquake:

Psalms2 verses

Psalms 7:2

Lest he tear my soul like a lion, rending it in pieces, while there is none to deliver. none: Heb. not a deliverer

Psalms 136:24

And hath redeemed us from our enemies: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Topics that use this word

Idolatry Offence Quotations and Allusions Edomites Excuses Mercy of God, the Praise Rocks Sin Sword, the Wind, the

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H6561 (pâraq) mean?

to break off or crunch; figuratively, to deliver

How many times does H6561 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H6561 (פָּרַק) appears in 7 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “break.”

How is pâraq translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H6561 is rendered as “break” (2×), “off” (2×), “pieces” (1×), “redeemed” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Hebrew word פָּרַק come from?

a primitive root;