בַּ/פֶּ֣רֶץ
𐤁/𐤐𐤓𐤑
perets
in the breach
A breach, gap, or rupture; an opening made by force or pressure, either physical or figurative. The term can denote a literal gap or break in a wall, hedge, or other enclosure; a breach in ranks or defenses; or an abrupt, disruptive event—such as a sudden outburst or violation of social or ritual boundaries.
Psalms 106:23 · Word #7
Lexicon H6556
| Lemma | פֶּרֶץ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤐𐤓𐤑 |
| Transliteration | perets |
| Strong's | H6556 |
| Definition | A breach, gap, or rupture; an opening made by force or pressure, either physical or figurative. The term can denote a literal gap or break in a wall, hedge, or other enclosure; a breach in ranks or defenses; or an abrupt, disruptive event—such as a sudden outburst or violation of social or ritual boundaries. |
Morphology HRd/Ncmsa
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 | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | in the breach |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6556-02
in the breach
| Morphological Notes | Preposition בְּ with definite article + masculine singular absolute noun. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun פֶּרֶץ denotes the result of breaking through—a breach or rupture. The prefixed בַּ marks the preposition "in" with the definite article, yielding "in the breach," preserving singular masculine form and root sense. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
in the breach
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 'in the breach' correctly conveys the spatial and metaphorical sense present in the verse. No adjustment needed. |