loosened-lock of
| Root | פרע (p-r-ʿ) |
| Core Meanings | to let loose, let go, unbind, leave unrestrained, neglect |
| Semantic Range | loosened hair, unbound lock, dishevelled hair, hair left uncovered or unrestrained |
| Conceptual Significance | Unbound or loosened hair in the Hebrew Bible can symbolize disorder, mourning, consecration, or lack of restraint. The term carries cultural weight in contexts of ritual purity, social order, and visible signs of inner or communal condition. |
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular noun in the construct state from פֶּרַע; construct form indicates it governs a following noun ("of …"). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun פֶּרַע derives from the root פרע, meaning "to let loose" or "to leave unbound," especially of hair. As a masculine singular noun in the construct state (HNcmsc), it is rendered "loosened-lock of," preserving both the singular form and the construct relationship ("of") while reflecting the root idea of hair left unbound. |
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