פָּאַר
To gleam , i.e. (causatively) embellish ; figuratively, to boast ; also to explain (i.e. make clear) oneself; to shake a tree
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What does פָּאַר (pāʾar) mean in the Bible?
פָּאַר (pāʾar) is a Hebrew word meaning "to gleam , i.e. (causatively) embellish ; figuratively, to boast ; also to explain (i.e. make clear) oneself; to shake a tree". to gleam, i. Assyria’s self-glorification stands at the heart of its coming judgment.
Meaning
Causative root linking physical brightness/embellishment to self-exaltation; boasting as making oneself conspicuous
to gleam, i.e. (causatively) embellish; figuratively, to boast; also to explain (i.e. make clear) oneself; to shake a tree BDB: go over the boughs Usage: beautify, boast self, go over the boughs, glorify (self), glory, vaunt self.
Why This Word Matters
Assyria’s self-glorification stands at the heart of its coming judgment. Isaiah 10:12-19
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
Hithpael reflexive or reciprocal — the subject acts on itself or mutually with others 4×
Piel intensive active — emphasizes thoroughness or repeated action 3×
Biblical Occurrences
Each occurrence shows the passage reference, the original language term as it appears in that context, its transliteration, and the contextual sense.
Old Testament Witnesses
Showing 8 of 14 occurrences in the biblical text.