Hebrew · H4631, H6530 · unreviewed

מְעָרַת פָּרִצִים

A cavern (as dark) · violent , i.e. a tyrant

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מְעָרָה H4631 a cavern (as dark)
Pronunciation mĕʿārāh
Cave as place of refuge, concealment, or isolation; darkness emphasizes separation from normal community life
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פְּרִיץ H6530 violent , i.e. a tyrant
Pronunciation pĕriyṣ
Violent aggressor who breaks through restraints; characterizes one who destroys through forceful, predatory transgression
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What does מְעָרַת פָּרִצִים (mearat paritsim) mean in the Bible?

מְעָרָה · פְּרִיץ is a Hebrew word meaning "hideout of violent robbers".

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Meaning

hideout of violent robbers
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