פֶּ֖רַע
𐤐𐤓𐤏
peraʻ
locks
Unbound or disheveled hair, especially head hair that hangs loosely. This term refers specifically to hair that is not arranged, confined, or covered, and is often used to describe a state of disorder or lack of restraint in appearance. In various contexts, it can denote loose or wild hair, typically as an outward sign of mourning, ritual separation, or neglect.
Numbers 6:5 · Word #19
Lexicon H6545
| Lemma | פֶּרַע |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤐𐤓𐤏 |
| Transliteration | peraʻ |
| Strong's | H6545 |
| Definition | Unbound or disheveled hair, especially head hair that hangs loosely. This term refers specifically to hair that is not arranged, confined, or covered, and is often used to describe a state of disorder or lack of restraint in appearance. In various contexts, it can denote loose or wild hair, typically as an outward sign of mourning, ritual separation, or neglect. |
Morphology HNcmsc
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | locks |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6545-01
unbound hair of
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun in construct state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root meaning "to let loose," referring specifically to hair that has been let go or left unrestrained. The construct state requires the relational sense "of," indicating unbound hair belonging to or associated with another noun. |
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