פְּרֻדָה
𐤐𐤓𐤃𐤄
pᵉrudâh
H6507 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
A separated piece or unit, most commonly used to refer to a single kernel or grain that is part of a larger whole, particularly a grain separated from the husk or a single seed among many; in some contexts, refers more broadly to a small, separated portion or individual item.
Semantic Range
separated grain, kernel, individual seed, unit of something separated, small portion or item
Root / Etymology
פְּרֻדָה is the feminine passive participle from the root פָּרַד (parad), meaning 'to separate, divide, disperse'. The form denotes something that has been separated or that is in a separated state. Though derived from the verbal root for 'to separate', the noun commonly refers to a discrete unit, usually a small one like a grain.
Historical & Contextual Notes
פְּרֻדָה appears rarely in the Hebrew Bible (e.g., Amos 9:9), describing granular separation, often in the context of sifting or shaking (as kernels through a sieve). The word highlights the distinctness of each small piece, contrasting with terms that denote groups, bundles, or undifferentiated mass. The sense of individual granularity or particularity is central, emphasizing separation rather than mere smallness. Later Hebrew usage expands to mean 'coin' or 'small change,' reflecting a general sense of 'a separate, individual item,' but such meanings are post-biblical. Standard translations as 'kernel' or 'seed' are accurate in agricultural contexts but may not exhaust the broader sense of separateness underlying the term.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
feminine passive participle of פָּרַד; something separated, i.e. a kernel; seed.
Bantu Hebrew
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פרד (p-r-d) — separate, divide, disperse
| Strong's | Lemma | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| H6504 | פָּרַד | in his causing separation |
| H6505 | פֶּרֶד | the separated hybrid |
| H6506 | פִּרְדָּה | the she-mule |
| H6514 | פְּרוּדָא | Separated-One |
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H6507-01 |
פְרֻד֗וֹת | ferudot | HNcfpa |
the seeds | separated grains | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H6507-01 |
Joel 1:17 | פְרֻד֗וֹת | ferudot | HNcfpa |
the seeds | separated grains |