פִּרְחָח (pir.chach)
pir.chach
brood
H:N-MQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- H:N-M
Word Overview
The noun pirchach refers to a brood or offspring, appearing only once in the Hebrew Bible at Job 30:12. In this context, it describes a crowd of wretched people who rise against the speaker. The term likely carries an etymological sense of being an offshoot or sprout, emphasizing that these individuals are numerous and related by birth or origin.
This single occurrence paints a vivid picture of social rejection. Job uses the word to portray his former friends and neighbors as a hostile swarm, contrasting his past honor with his current isolation. The imagery suggests not just a group, but a multiplying force of disdain that has turned against him, highlighting the depth of his suffering through the sheer volume of his detractors.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The Hebrew word pirchach appears only once in Scripture, found in Job’s lament at Job 30:12. It describes a brood or offspring rising up against him. This single occurrence paints a vivid picture of social rejection and the pain of being surrounded by hostile forces.
When you feel isolated or misunderstood, remember that even Job experienced this depth of suffering. His friends and neighbors turned into a swarm of disdain. Yet, his story ends with restoration. Your current trials do not define your final outcome.
This word reminds us that our pain is seen. God hears the cries of those who are cast aside. You are never truly alone in your struggles. Hope remains for those who wait on the Lord.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- a brood1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- פִּרְחַ֪ח1×
Key Verses
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Job 30:12
On my right hand rise the rabble. They thrust aside my feet. They cast their ways of destruction up against me.
The word pirchach describes the rabble rising against Job, emphasizing their hostile swarm-like nature and the depth of his social rejection.