פְּרַק
𐤐𐤓𐤒
pᵉraq
H6562 verb
SILEX Entry
Definition
To break apart, separate, or remove by force; to detach or bring an end to a connection or relationship. In Aramaic portions of the Hebrew Bible, used primarily for the act of breaking off bonds (literal or metaphorical), releasing from restraint, or severing ties.
Semantic Range
break off, tear apart, separate, detach, remove, release, deliver, discontinue, rescind
Root / Etymology
From the root פּרק, meaning 'to tear apart, break into pieces, separate.' The Aramaic verbal form פְּרַק (pᵉraq) is a causative/active stem derivative of this root, emphasizing the act of actively causing a separation or breaking off.
Historical & Contextual Notes
פְּרַק occurs only in Aramaic sections of the Hebrew Bible (notably Daniel and Ezra) and is not used in standard (biblical) Hebrew narrative. The root parallels the Hebrew פָּרַק (paraq), with nearly identical meaning, but appears distinctly in Aramaic contexts to describe both literal breaking off (as in physically removing something or someone) and metaphorical release (as in releasing from servitude or oppression). The standard English translations often render the term as 'break off,' 'take away,' 'remove,' or 'deliver,' but these can sometimes obscure the action's violent or vigorous character in the original language. Notably, in Daniel 5:12, the word is used in contrast to binding or restraining, emphasizing the power to release or liberate, whether from physical bonds or undesirable situations. This term is not attested in Hebrew narrative for the same period but reflects a broader Northwest Semitic usage seen in cognate languages.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
(Aramaic) corresponding to פָּרַק; to discontinue; break off.
Bantu Hebrew
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פרק (p-r-q) — break apart, separate, remove forcibly
| Strong's | Lemma | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| H4665 | מִפְרֶקֶת | his neck-joint |
| H6561 | פָּרַק | detach yourselves |
| H6563 | פֶּרֶק | the breaking-apart |
| H6564 | פָּרָק | and disjointed-meat broth |
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H6562-01 |
פְרֻ֔ק | feruq | AVqv2ms |
you shall redeem | Break off! | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H6562-01 |
Daniel 4:24 | פְרֻ֔ק | feruq | AVqv2ms |
you shall redeem | Break off! |