כְּ/פֶ֣רֶץ
𐤊/𐤐𐤓𐤑
perets
like a 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.
2 Samuel 5:20 · Word #14
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 HR/Ncmsc
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 | like a breach |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6556-05
like a breach
| Morphological Notes | Preposition כְּ + noun, masculine singular, construct state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form combines the preposition כְּ (“like/as”) with the masculine singular noun פֶּרֶץ in construct state, meaning a breach or rupture. "Like a breach" preserves both the prefixed comparison and the core sense of a force-made gap. |
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