Strong’s H6544

פָרַע

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

para`

Pronunciation

pah-rah'

Definition

To let go, to let loose, to be unrestrained, to uncover, to expose

Meaning

to loosen, to expose, dismiss, absolve, begin

Usage

The Hebrew verb "para'" primarily conveys the idea of letting loose or allowing something to be unrestrained. It can refer to the physical act of uncovering or exposing, as well as the metaphorical sense of letting go of restraint or discipline. In the context of the Bible, it often describes situations where order is abandoned, leading to chaos or moral decline.

Bible references

Exodus 5:4;Exodus 32:25;Exodus 32:25;Leviticus 10:6;Leviticus 13:45;Leviticus 21:10;Numbers 5:18;Judges 5:2;2 Chronicles 28:19;Proverbs 1:25;Proverbs 4:15;Proverbs 8:33;Proverbs 13:18;Proverbs 15:32;Proverbs 29:18;Ezekiel 24:14