Φάρες
Pháres
G5329 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Pháres is a personal name, referring to Perets (or Perez), a male descendant of Judah and ancestor within the Israelite genealogical line. The name functions as a transliteration of the Hebrew name פֶּרֶץ (Perets), designating the individual born to Judah and Tamar, and often encountered in genealogical contexts, especially those emphasizing ancestry and descent.
Semantic Range
the proper name of a male descendant of Judah, genealogical ancestor, Perez (Perets) in Israelite lineages
Root / Etymology
Transliteration of Hebrew פֶּרֶץ (Perets), itself derived from the Hebrew verb meaning 'to break through' or 'to burst forth.'
Historical & Contextual Notes
In the Septuagint and New Testament, Φάρες always serves as a proper name for the son of Judah by Tamar (Genesis 38:29), who appears in various Israelite genealogies (e.g., Ruth 4:18, Matthew 1:3, Luke 3:33). The name bears significance in the context of ancestry and legal succession among Israelite tribes. Standard English translations often render the name as 'Perez,' but earlier traditions and Greek texts use 'Phares.' This term is strictly a personal name in the Greek corpus and does not function as a common noun or appellative beyond genealogical listings. Its use highlights the continuity of genealogical tradition from the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament through later Greek-speaking contexts. The Greek transliteration maintains the Hebrew pronunciation, differing from later variations such as the Latin 'Phares' or Spanish 'Fares.'
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
of Hebrew origin (פֶּרֶץ); Phares (i.e. Perets), an Israelite:--Phares.
Root Family
Φάρες (Phares) — personal name, proper noun
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G5329-01 |
Φαρὲς | phares | N ACC M SG |
Phares | Perets | Phares | 3 |
Occurrences in Scripture
3 occurrences
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G5329-01 |
Matthew 1:3 | Φαρὲς | phares | N ACC M SG |
Phares | Perets | Phares |
G5329-01 |
Matthew 1:3 | Φαρὲς | phares-2 | N NOM M SG |
Phares | Perets | Phares |
G5329-01 |
Luke 3:33 | Φαρὲς | phares | N GEN M SG |
Perez | Perets | Phares |