Strong’s H6539

פָרַס

Part of speech

Proper Name

Transliteration

Parac

Pronunciation

pah-RAHS

Definition

Persia

Meaning

Paras

Usage

The term "Paras" refers to the ancient kingdom of Persia, a significant empire in the biblical narrative. It is often associated with the Medes, forming the Medo-Persian Empire. In the Bible, Persia is depicted as a powerful and influential kingdom that played a crucial role in the history of Israel, particularly during the time of the Babylonian exile and the subsequent return of the Jewish people to their homeland.

Bible references

2 Chronicles 36:20;2 Chronicles 36:22;2 Chronicles 36:22;2 Chronicles 36:23;Ezra 1:1;Ezra 1:1;Ezra 1:2;Ezra 1:8;Ezra 3:7;Ezra 4:3;Ezra 4:5;Ezra 4:5;Ezra 4:7;Ezra 7:1;Ezra 9:9;Esther 1:3;Esther 1:14;Esther 1:18;Esther 1:19;Esther 10:2;Ezekiel 27:10;Ezekiel 38:5;Daniel 8:20;Daniel 10:1;Daniel 10:13