פְּרֵ֑ס
𐤐𐤓𐤎
pᵉraç
PERES
To divide or separate one part from another, specifically to split or partition something, often used in contexts referring to apportioning or dividing kingdoms or territories. In the Aramaic sections of the Hebrew Bible, especially in Daniel, it refers to the act of dividing or breaking apart an entity, whether literal (such as objects) or metaphorical (such as a kingdom).
Daniel 5:28 · Word #1
Lexicon H6537
| Lemma | פְּרַס |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤐𐤓𐤎 |
| Transliteration | pᵉraç |
| Strong's | H6537 |
| Definition | To divide or separate one part from another, specifically to split or partition something, often used in contexts referring to apportioning or dividing kingdoms or territories. In the Aramaic sections of the Hebrew Bible, especially in Daniel, it refers to the act of dividing or breaking apart an entity, whether literal (such as objects) or metaphorical (such as a kingdom). |
Morphology ANxxxa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | PERES |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6537-01
division
| Morphological Notes | Aramaic noun, masculine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the Aramaic root פרס meaning "to split or divide." As a singular absolute noun, it denotes the state or result of splitting—hence "division," preserving the core sense of partition or breaking apart. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
division
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 'division' accurately reflects the noun form as used here, corresponding to the declaration of a split or partition, fully aligning with the context and SILEX definition. |