Strong’s H6528

פֶרֶט

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

peret

Pronunciation

PEH-ret

Definition

Gleanings

Meaning

a stray, single berry

Usage

The term "peret" refers to the small clusters of grapes that fall to the ground during the harvest. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it is used to describe the remnants left behind for the poor and the stranger, as part of the agricultural laws given to the Israelites. This practice was a form of social justice, ensuring that those in need could gather food.

Bible references

Leviticus 19:10