פָּרַ֗ס
𐤐𐤓𐤎
Paras
of Persia
The term פָּרַס (Pâras) primarily denotes the ancient polity and region known as Persia, referring both to the land and, by extension, its ruling people during the period of the Israelite exile and subsequent return. In biblical usage, Pâras refers to the Median-Persian political entity and its inhabitants, not exclusively to ethnic Persians as later understood. The term functions as a geographic and political designation, often appearing with Media (מָדַי) to describe the combined empire.
2 Chronicles 36:23 · Word #5
Lexicon H6539
| Lemma | פָּרַס |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤐𐤓𐤎 |
| Transliteration | Paras |
| Strong's | H6539 |
| Definition | The term פָּרַס (Pâras) primarily denotes the ancient polity and region known as Persia, referring both to the land and, by extension, its ruling people during the period of the Israelite exile and subsequent return. In biblical usage, Pâras refers to the Median-Persian political entity and its inhabitants, not exclusively to ethnic Persians as later understood. The term functions as a geographic and political designation, often appearing with Media (מָדַי) to describe the combined empire. |
Morphology HNp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
Common Translation
| Phrase | of Persia |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6539-03
Persia
| Morphological Notes | Proper noun, singular; geographic-political designation. |
| Rendering Rationale | The term is a foreign proper name referring to the ancient polity and region of Persia, including its imperial administration and people. As a singular proper noun, it is best rendered simply as "Persia." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Paras
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Persia |
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