Lexicon
פְּרַס
pe.ras
H6537A
A:V Hebrew

to divide

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pe.ras describes a kingdom as divided and then given to the Medes and Persians.

The attested use describes the kingdom as divided in the announcement that it is given to the Medes and Persians.

Senses in use

  1. A kingdom divided and transferred · dominant

    In Daniel 5:28, the Qal passive perfect feminine singular form occurs in the declaration concerning the kingdom; the APB renders the clause, “your kingdom has been divided and given to the Medes and Persians.”

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Daniel 5:28, the APB presents the clause as “your kingdom has been divided and given to the Medes and Persians.” The precise contribution of the form is identified from its clause and morphology.

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