Strong’s H6504

פָרַד

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

parad

Pronunciation

pah-RAHD

Definition

To separate, divide, disperse

Meaning

to break through, spread, separate

Usage

The Hebrew verb "parad" primarily means to separate or divide. It is used in various contexts in the Old Testament to describe physical separation, division among people, or dispersal of groups. The term can imply both a literal and metaphorical separation, such as the division of land or the separation of individuals due to conflict or divine judgment.

Bible references

Genesis 2:10;Genesis 10:5;Genesis 10:32;Genesis 13:9;Genesis 13:11;Genesis 13:14;Genesis 25:23;Genesis 30:40;Deuteronomy 32:8;Judges 4:11;Ruth 1:17;2 Samuel 1:23;2 Kings 2:11;Nehemiah 4:19;Esther 3:8;Job 4:11;Job 41:17;Psalm 22:14;Psalm 92:9;Proverbs 16:28;Proverbs 17:9;Proverbs 18:1;Proverbs 18:18;Proverbs 19:4;Ezekiel 1:11