פָּרַשׂ (pa.ra.s) means “to spread” in the TBESH Hebrew lexicon from STEPBible.
Pronunciation guide: paw-ras' Strong’s Hebrew pronunciation spelling.
פָּרַשׂ · pa.ra.s · to spread
1) to spread, spread out, stretch, break in pieces 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to spread out, display 1a2) to spread over 1b) (Niphal) to be scattered, be spread out 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to spread out 1c1) to scatter
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a primitive root; to break apart, disperse, etc.
KJV glosses: break, chop in pieces, lay open, scatter, spread (abroad, forth, selves, out), stretch (forth, out).
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Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| spread | 6 |
| spread out | 5 |
| he spread | 3 |
| i will spread | 3 |
| they are to spread | 3 |
| and spread | 2 |
| and spread it out | 2 |
| and spread out | 2 |
| and spreading out | 2 |
| that spread | 2 |
| and lift up | 1 |
| and spreads | 1 |
| and they shall spread | 1 |
| and they shall spread out | 1 |
| and those who spread | 1 |
| are spread | 1 |
| but i will spread | 1 |
| displays | 1 |
| he scatters | 1 |
| he will spread out | 1 |
| i have held out | 1 |
| i have scattered | 1 |
| i stretch out | 1 |
| i will spread out | 1 |
| one gives them any | 1 |
| or spread | 1 |
| or spread out | 1 |
| overspreading | 1 |
| scattered | 1 |
| she opens | 1 |
| so i spread | 1 |
| so they spread out | 1 |
| spreading | 1 |
| spreads | 1 |
| spreads his arms | 1 |
| stretches out | 1 |
| stretching out | 1 |
| that spread their wings | 1 |
| then he spread | 1 |
| they spread | 1 |
| were spread out | 1 |
| when you spread out | 1 |
| which he unrolled | 1 |
| will be scattered | 1 |
| you chop them up | 1 |
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| and spread | 7 |
| and spread forth | 4 |
| and they shall spread | 3 |
| spread | 3 |
| and shall spread | 2 |
| spread forth | 2 |
| spreadeth | 2 |
| spreadeth forth | 2 |
| they shall spread | 2 |
| against them he hath spread | 1 |
| also will i spread | 1 |
| and chop them in pieces | 1 |
| and he shall spread forth | 1 |
| and he spread | 1 |
| and he spread abroad | 1 |
| and i spread | 1 |
| and i will spread | 1 |
| and shall spread forth | 1 |
| and spread abroad | 1 |
| and spread out | 1 |
| and stretch | 1 |
| and they spread | 1 |
| and they stretched forth | 1 |
| and they that spread | 1 |
| and when ye spread forth | 1 |
| behold he spreadeth | 1 |
| for i have spread you abroad | 1 |
| hath spread out | 1 |
| he spread | 1 |
| i have spread out | 1 |
| i stretch forth | 1 |
| i will spread | 1 |
| i will spread abroad | 1 |
| i will therefore spread out | 1 |
| layeth open | 1 |
| no man breaketh | 1 |
| or stretched out | 1 |
| scattered | 1 |
| shall be scattered | 1 |
| shall stretch | 1 |
| she stretcheth out | 1 |
| spread out | 1 |
| spread themselves forth | 1 |
| spread up | 1 |
| spreadeth abroad | 1 |
| stretch | 1 |
| that spread out | 1 |
| they could not spread | 1 |
| they have spread | 1 |
Page 1 of 2. 66 verses in the selected STEP text, printed below in BSB where available. Read each verse in its chapter to follow the author’s thought.
Moses said to him, “When I have left the city, I will spread out my hands to the LORD. The thunder will cease, and there will be no more hail, so that you may know that the earth is the LORD’s.
Read word by wordThen Moses departed from Pharaoh, went out of the city, and spread out his hands to the LORD. The thunder and hail ceased, and the rain no longer poured down on the land.
Read word by wordAnd the cherubim are to have wings that spread upward, overshadowing the mercy seat. The cherubim are to face each other, looking toward the mercy seat.
Read word by wordAnd the cherubim had wings that spread upward, overshadowing the mercy seat. The cherubim faced each other, looking toward the mercy seat.
Read word by wordThen he spread the tent over the tabernacle and put the covering over the tent, just as the LORD had commanded him.
Read word by wordThey are to place over this a covering of fine leather, spread a solid blue cloth over it, and insert its poles.
Read word by wordOver the table of the Presence they are to spread a blue cloth and place the plates and cups on it, along with the bowls and pitchers for the drink offering. The regular bread offering is to remain on it.
Read word by wordAnd they shall spread a scarlet cloth over them, cover them with fine leather, and insert the poles.
Read word by wordOver the gold altar they are to spread a blue cloth, cover it with fine leather, and insert the poles.
Read word by wordThen they shall remove the ashes from the bronze altar, spread a purple cloth over it,
Read word by wordand place on it all the vessels used to serve there: the firepans, meat forks, shovels, and sprinkling bowls—all the equipment of the altar. They are to spread over it a covering of fine leather and insert the poles.
Read word by wordAnd now he has accused her of shameful conduct, saying, ‘I discovered that your daughter was not a virgin.’ But here is the proof of her virginity.” And they shall spread out the cloth before the city elders.
Read word by wordAs an eagle stirs up its nest and hovers over its young, He spread His wings to catch them and carried them on His pinions.
Read word by word“We will give them gladly,” they replied. So they spread out a garment, and each man threw an earring from his plunder onto it.
Read word by word“Who are you?” he asked. “I am your servant Ruth,” she replied. “Spread the corner of your garment over me, for you are a kinsman-redeemer.”
Read word by wordThen the man’s wife took a covering, spread it over the mouth of the well, and scattered grain over it so nobody would know a thing.
Read word by wordAnd he placed the cherubim inside the innermost room of the temple. Since their wings were spread out, the wing of the first cherub touched one wall, while the wing of the second cherub touched the other wall, and in the middle of the room their wingtips touched.
Read word by wordFor the cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark and overshadowed the ark and its poles.
Read word by wordThen Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in front of the whole assembly of Israel, spread out his hands toward heaven,
Read word by wordthen may whatever prayer or petition Your people Israel make—each knowing his own afflictions and spreading out his hands toward this temple—
Read word by wordNow when Solomon had finished praying this entire prayer and petition to the LORD, he got up before the altar of the LORD, where he had been kneeling with his hands spread out toward heaven.
Read word by wordBut the next day Hazael took a thick cloth, dipped it in water, and spread it over the king’s face. So Ben-hadad died, and Hazael reigned in his place.
Read word by wordSo Hezekiah received the letter from the messengers, read it, and went up to the house of the LORD and spread it out before the LORD.
Read word by wordthe weight of the refined gold for the altar of incense; and the plans for the chariot of the gold cherubim that spread their wings and overshadowed the ark of the covenant of the LORD.
Read word by wordSo the total wingspan of these cherubim was twenty cubits. They stood on their feet, facing the main room.
Read word by wordFor the cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark and overshadowed the ark and its poles.
Read word by wordThen Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in front of the whole assembly of Israel and spread out his hands.
Read word by wordNow Solomon had made a bronze platform five cubits long, five cubits wide, and three cubits high and had placed it in the middle of the courtyard. He stood on it, knelt down before the whole assembly of Israel, spread out his hands toward heaven,
Read word by wordthen may whatever prayer or plea Your people Israel make—each knowing his own afflictions and spreading out his hands toward this temple—
Read word by wordAt the evening offering, I got up from my humiliation with my tunic and cloak torn, and I fell on my knees, spread out my hands to the LORD my God,
Read word by wordAs for you, if you direct your heart and lift up your hands to Him,
Read word by wordSee how He scatters His lightning around Him and covers the depths of the sea.
Read word by wordDoes the hawk take flight by your understanding and spread his wings toward the south?
Read word by wordIf we had forgotten the name of our God or spread out our hands to a foreign god,
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 44.21
When the Almighty scattered the kings in the land, it was like the snow falling on Zalmon.
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 68.15
He spread a cloud as a covering and a fire to light up the night.
Read word by wordThe proud hide a snare for me; the cords of their net are spread along the path, and lures are set out for me. Selah
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 140.6
I stretch out my hands to You; my soul thirsts for You like a parched land. Selah
Read word by wordEvery prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.
Read word by wordA man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
Read word by wordShe opens her arms to the poor and reaches out her hands to the needy.
Read word by wordWhen you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide My eyes from you; even though you multiply your prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are covered with blood.
Read word by wordThen the fishermen will mourn, all who cast a hook into the Nile will lament, and those who spread nets on the waters will pine away.
Read word by wordHe will spread out his hands within it, as a swimmer spreads his arms to swim. His pride will be brought low, despite the skill of his hands.
Read word by wordYour ropes are slack; they cannot secure the mast or spread the sail. Then an abundance of spoils will be divided, and even the lame will carry off plunder.
Read word by wordSo Hezekiah received the letter from the messengers, read it, and went up to the house of the LORD and spread it out before the LORD.
Read word by wordAll day long I have held out My hands to an obstinate people who walk in the wrong path, who follow their own imaginations,
Read word by wordFor I hear a cry like a woman in labor, a cry of anguish like one bearing her first child—the cry of the Daughter of Zion gasping for breath, stretching out her hands to say, “Woe is me, for my soul faints before the murderers!”
Read word by wordFor this is what the LORD says: “Behold, an eagle swoops down and spreads his wings against Moab.
Read word by wordLook! An eagle will soar and swoop down, spreading its wings over Bozrah. In that day the hearts of Edom’s mighty men will be like the heart of a woman in labor.
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