Strong’s H6542

פַרְסִי

Part of speech

Adjective

Transliteration

Parciy

Pronunciation

par-SEE

Definition

Persian

Meaning

a Parsite

Usage

The term "Parsi" is used to denote a person from Persia, an ancient empire located in what is now modern-day Iran. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it often refers to individuals or groups associated with the Persian Empire, which played a significant role in the history of Israel, particularly during the period of the Babylonian exile and the subsequent return to Jerusalem.

Bible references

Nehemiah 12:22