Strong’s H6575
פָרָשָׁה
Part of speech
Noun Feminine
Transliteration
parashah
Pronunciation
pah-rah-SHAH
Definition
Section, division, portion
Meaning
exposition
Usage
In the Hebrew Bible, "parashah" refers to a section or division of the text. It is often used to denote a specific portion of Scripture, particularly in the context of the Torah, where it refers to the weekly Torah portion read in Jewish synagogues. The term underscores the idea of dividing the text into manageable and meaningful segments for study and public reading.
Bible references
Esther 4:7;Esther 10:2