Strong’s H6510
פָרָה
Part of speech
Noun Feminine
Transliteration
parah
Pronunciation
pah-RAH
Definition
Cow, Heifer
Meaning
a heifer
Usage
The Hebrew word "parah" primarily refers to a female bovine, specifically a cow or heifer. In the context of the Old Testament, it is often used to describe cattle, which were significant in the agrarian society of ancient Israel. Cows were valued for their milk, meat, and as sacrificial animals in religious rituals.
Bible references
Genesis 32:15;Genesis 41:2;Genesis 41:3;Genesis 41:3;Genesis 41:4;Genesis 41:4;Genesis 41:18;Genesis 41:19;Genesis 41:20;Genesis 41:20;Genesis 41:26;Genesis 41:27;Numbers 19:2;Numbers 19:5;Numbers 19:6;Numbers 19:9;Numbers 19:10;1 Samuel 6:7;1 Samuel 6:7;1 Samuel 6:10;1 Samuel 6:12;1 Samuel 6:14;Job 21:10;Isaiah 11:7;Hosea 4:16