פְּרוּדָא (pe.ru.da)
pe.ru.da
Peruda
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 2 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Paruda appears in the genealogical records of Ezra and Nehemiah, identifying a specific individual or family head among those who returned from Babylonian exile. The Hebrew spelling varies slightly between texts, appearing as Peruda in Ezra 2:55 and Perida in Nehemiah 7:57, reflecting common phonetic shifts in post-exilic Aramaic-influenced Hebrew.
Linguistic analysis suggests the name likely means "grain" or "kernel," a metaphor that carries significant theological weight for this community. For temple servants returning to rebuild their religious identity, such a name evokes imagery of fertility, sustenance, and the promise of new life after the barrenness of exile.
Its occurrence in these brief lists highlights the importance of lineage and heritage in the restored community. By recording these names, the biblical authors preserve the memory of ordinary families whose faithfulness helped reestablish worship in Jerusalem, connecting the present generation to their ancestral roots.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Paruda appears in the genealogical lists of Ezra and Nehemiah, marking a family among those who returned from exile to rebuild Jerusalem. While the text offers no personal story for this individual, the inclusion of his name affirms that every member of the community mattered to God. These records preserve the identity of ordinary families whose faithfulness helped restore worship in the land.
For believers today, this reminder is comforting. It shows that God values each person’s place in His people, not just the leaders or prophets. Your heritage and your quiet obedience are part of a larger story of restoration. In times when you feel small or unnoticed, remember that your name is written in the book of life, and your faithfulness contributes to God’s ongoing work.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 2 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Peruda1×
- Perida1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- פְרוּדָֽא\׃1×
- פְרִידָֽא\׃1×
Key Verses
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Ezra 2:55
The children of Solomon’s servants: the children of Sotai, the children of Hassophereth, the children of Peruda,
This verse lists Peruda as a child of Solomon’s servants, showing the restored community included diverse groups with specific historical roles.
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Nehemiah 7:57
The children of Solomon’s servants: the children of Sotai, the children of Sophereth, the children of Perida,
The variant spelling Perida here confirms the careful preservation of lineage records during the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls and temple.