פַּרְוָ֑יִם (par.va.yim)
par.va.yim
Parvaim
N:N--LQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
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Word Overview
The proper noun Parvaim refers to a specific geographic region noted in Scripture for its production of high-quality gold. It appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, within the detailed account of King Solomon’s Temple construction in 2 Chronicles 3:6.
Lexical sources suggest this location lay in the eastern or oriental regions, potentially situated in Arabia. The term identifies a distant source of precious material, emphasizing the extensive reach of trade networks that supplied resources for the sanctuary. By citing Parvaim, the text highlights the grandeur and divine provision involved in building the Temple.
This single reference anchors the word in a historical context of royal building projects and international commerce. The mention serves as a concrete detail about the origins of the gold used in the holy place, linking Jerusalem’s worship center to distant lands known for their wealth.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
When we read about the materials used to build Solomon’s Temple, it is easy to focus only on the grandeur of the structure itself. Yet the text takes care to note that the gold came from Parvaim, a distant region likely in Arabia. This detail reminds us that God’s work often involves resources gathered from the farthest corners of the earth.
For your faith life, this suggests that no part of creation is too remote or insignificant for God’s purposes. The beauty of the sanctuary was not just local craftsmanship but a global contribution. It invites you to see your own gifts and circumstances as part of a larger story where God brings value from unexpected places.
Even in our daily routines, we can trust that God is at work gathering and refining what we offer. Whether your resources feel abundant or scarce, they are known to Him. He uses the ordinary and the distant alike to build something lasting and holy.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Parvaim1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- פַּרְוָֽיִם\׃1×
Key Verses
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II Chronicles 3:6
He decorated the house with precious stones for beauty. The gold was gold from Parvaim.
This verse specifies the origin of the gold used for the Temple's decoration, highlighting Parvaim as a source of precious material for God's house.