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PARAMOUR - PASSOVER

knowledge of the use of parallelism helps us to PARNACH (very agile and swift). Nu. 34:25.
understand that ravenous bird is not literal. PAROSH, PHAROSH (flea, insect). Ezr. 2:3.
“There are many varieties of parallelism ... How do PARSHANDATHA (interpreter of the law). Est. 9:7.
we interpret the parallelism? When we know that lines PART. To divide; distribute (Ac. 2:45).
of poetry are related we will not take each one in
isolation, but will seek to find the relationship. We also PARTAKER. One who takes part with; participant;
know the possible relationships, so if we are doubtful accomplice; one who shares in or consumes (Ps. 50:18;
about the meaning we can try different possibilities to 1 Co. 9:10; 10:30; 1 Ti. 5:22; 2 Ti. 1:8; 2:6; 2 Jn. 1:11).
see which one really fits” (T.N. Sterrett, How to PARTED. Separated (Lk. 24:51).
Understand Your Bible). [See Parable, Type.] PARTHIANS (exiled, horseman). Ac. 2:9.
PARAMOUR. The masculine form of the Hebrew PARTIAL. To judge diversely; biased; inclined to
word for concubine (Eze. 23:20; 2 Ki. 11:3). favor one party or side of a question over another (1 Ti.
PARAN (much digging). Ge. 21:21. 5:21; Ja. 2:4; 3:17).
PARAPHRASE. To explain, interpret or translate with PARTICULAR, IN. Severally (1 Co. 12:27).
latitude (Webster). A loose translation of the Bible. In a PARTICULARLY. In detail; one by one (Ac. 21:19;
paraphrase the translator is not concerned to translate He. 9:5).
the exact words, not even the exact meaning, of the PARUAH (flowery, adorned). 1 Ki. 4:17.
original text. Instead, the goal of the paraphrase is to be PARVAIM (fruitful places). 2 Ch. 3:6.
easily understood even by non-Christians. The Living PASACH (he cut off, to divide). 1 Ch. 7:33.
Bible is the best-known modern example of
paraphrasing. The Today’s English Version (Good News PASDAMMIM (diminishing of blood). 1 Ch. 11:13.
for Modern Man) and most common-language or PASEAH, PHASEAH (lame). 1 Ch. 4:12.
dynamic equivalency versions could also be called PASHUR (most noble). Je. 20:1.
paraphrases, though they might not claim to be such. A PASS. (1) To surpass; excel; exceed (Ep. 3:19; Ph.
paraphrase can be misleading. Paraphrases are not the 4:7). (2) To pass away (Ps. 148:6). (3) To transgress (Pr.
exact Word of God, and they should be used only like 8:29).
commentaries—if at all. Paraphrases such as The Living PASS THROUGH THE FIRE. [See Molech.]
Bible and the Today’s English Version are so unreliable
they should not be used at all. These versions give a PASSAGE. A pass over a mountain; a ford of a river
perverted meaning of the original Bible text. Further, (Jud. 12:6; 1 Sa. 13:23; 14:4; Is. 10:29).
they are based upon the corrupt Westcott-Hort text. PASSENGER. A passer by; wayfarer (Pr. 9:15; Eze.
[See Bible Versions, Dynamic Equivalency.] 39:11, 14-15).
PARBAR (suburb). 1 Ch. 26:18. PASSETH. (1) To go through; to go by (Ex. 30:13).
PARCEL. Piece; portion (Jos. 24:32; Ru. 4:3). (2) Cease to exist (1 Co. 7:31; 1 Jn. 2:17). (3) Surpass
(Ep. 3:19; Ph. 4:7).
PARDON. Forgive; pass over; cover; pacify (Ex.
23:21; 34:9; Nu. 14:19-20; 2 Ki. 5:18; Ps. 25:11; Is. PASSION. Suffering (Ac. 1:3). The same Greek word
40:2; 55:7; Je. 5:1, 7; 33:8; 50:20; Mi. 7:18). [See is translated “suffer” (Ac. 9:16; Ph. 1:29) and “vex” (Mt.
Forgive, Grace, Justification, Mercy, Propitiation.] 17:15). [See Suffer.]
PASSIONS. Feelings; dispositions (Ac. 14:15; Ja.
PARE. Trim; prepare (De. 21:12). 5:17).
PARENT. [See Child Training, Home.] PASSOVER. The occasion of the Israelites’
PARISH. An ecclesiastical district; a circuit or deliverance from Egypt. The Passover lamb was killed;
territory committed to the charge of a priest or minister. its blood was applied to the homes; and it was eaten by
The term is used by the Roman Catholic Church and by each family in obedience to God’s instructions. God
some Protestant denominations. A group of parishes passed over Israel because of the blood when He went
form a larger diocese. [See Church.] out and destroyed the firstborn of each Egyptian family
PARLOUR. Inner chamber; private room (Ju. 3:20; 1 (Ex. 11-12). The Passover was one of the feasts of Israel
Sa. 9:22; 1 Ch. 28:11). “The room in a house which the (Le. 23:5-8), and it depicted redemption from God’s
family members usually occupy when they have no wrath through faith in Christ’s blood. Egypt symbolizes
company, as distinguished from the drawing room the world under God’s judgment for rebellion. Israel
intended for the reception of company” (Webster). symbolizes those who believe on the Lord Jesus Christ.
PARMASHTA (strong in fight). Est. 9:9. The lamb symbolizes Jesus Christ and His death on the
PARMENAS (to abide, permanent, constant). Ac. 6:5. cross (Jn. 1:29; 1 Co. 5:7).

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