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Topical Bible: Perath

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The Euphrates is frequently mentioned in the Scriptures and holds considerable historical and theological importance.<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b> <br>The name "Perath" is directly mentioned in the book of Jeremiah. In <a href="/jeremiah/13-4.htm">Jeremiah 13:4-7</a> , the prophet is instructed by God to take a linen belt and hide it in the crevice of the rocks at Perath. Later, he retrieves it, finding it ruined and useless, symbolizing the impending judgment on Judah and Jerusalem due to their unfaithfulness.<br><br><b>Geographical Significance:</b> <br>The Euphrates River, identified with Perath, is one of the four rivers mentioned in the Genesis account of the Garden of Eden (<a href="/genesis/2-14.htm">Genesis 2:14</a>). It is a major waterway that flows through modern-day Turkey, Syria, and Iraq, eventually emptying into the Persian Gulf. In biblical times, it served as a natural boundary and was crucial for trade, agriculture, and transportation.<br><br><b>Historical Context:</b> <br>Throughout the Old Testament, the Euphrates is often referenced as a boundary marker for the land promised to Abraham and his descendants. In <a href="/genesis/15-18.htm">Genesis 15:18</a> , God makes a covenant with Abram, stating, "To your descendants I have given this land, from the river of Egypt to the great river, the Euphrates." This promise underscores the river's significance as a territorial limit for the Israelites.<br><br><b>Prophetic and Eschatological Themes:</b> <br>The Euphrates also appears in prophetic and eschatological contexts. In <a href="/revelation/9-14.htm">Revelation 9:14</a> , the sixth angel is instructed to release the four angels bound at the great river Euphrates, leading to a series of apocalyptic events. This highlights the river's symbolic role in God's ultimate plan for judgment and redemption.<br><br><b>Cultural and Theological Implications:</b> <br>In the biblical narrative, the Euphrates represents both a source of life and a boundary of divine promise. It is a symbol of God's provision and the extent of His covenant with His people. The river's mention in various prophetic texts also serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty over nations and history.<br><br><b>Conclusion:</b> <br>While the term "Perath" specifically appears in the context of Jeremiah's prophetic actions, its identification with the Euphrates River enriches its significance throughout the biblical canon. The river's presence in Scripture underscores its role as a geographical, historical, and theological landmark in God's unfolding account with humanity.<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/6578.htm"><span class="l">6578. <b>Perath</b> -- a river of W. Asia</span></a><br><b>...</b> 6577, 6578. <b>Perath</b>. 6579 . a river of W. Asia. Transliteration: <b>Perath</b> Phonetic<br> Spelling: (per-awth&#39;) Short Definition: Euphrates. <b>...</b> 6577, 6578. <b>Perath</b>. 6579 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6578.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/smith/jeremiah/2_parables_xiii_xviii-xx_xxxv.htm"><span class="l">Parables. (xiii, xviii-xx, xxxv. )</span></a> <br><b>...</b> cloth. <b>Perath</b>, the spelling in the text, is the Hebrew name for the Euphrates<br> and so the Greek and our own versions render it. But <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/smith/jeremiah/2 parables xiii xviii-xx xxxv.htm</font><p><a href="/library/smith/jeremiah/footnotes.htm"><span class="l">Footnotes</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 344 I visited it in 1901 and 1904, a most surprising oasis! 345 <b>Perath</b> or Parah =<br> Farah was first suggested by Ewald (&quot;Prophets of the OT,&quot; Eng. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/smith/jeremiah/footnotes.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/p/perath.htm"><span class="l"><b>Perath</b> (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Perath</b> (4 Occurrences). Jeremiah 13:4 Take the<br> girdle that thou hast bought, which is upon thy loins, and <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/perath.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/euphrates.htm"><span class="l">Euphrates (36 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Hebrew, <b>Perath</b>; Assyrian, Purat; Persian cuneiform, Ufratush, whence Greek Euphrates,<br> meaning &quot;sweet water.&quot; The Assyrian name means &quot;the stream,&quot; or &quot;the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/euphrates.htm - 26k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/perazim.htm"><span class="l">Perazim (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/perazim.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/peraea.htm"><span class="l">Peraea</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/peraea.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/eden.htm"><span class="l">Eden (19 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Moreover, it is contended by some, with much show of reason, that the word <b>perath</b><br> translated Euphrates is a more general term, signifying &quot;the broad&quot; or &quot;deep <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/eden.htm - 28k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> &#8226; <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> &#8226; <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> &#8226; <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> &#8226; <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Perath (4 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/13-4.htm">Jeremiah 13:4</a></span><br />Take the girdle that thou hast bought, which is upon thy loins, and arise, go to the Euphrates, and hide it there in a cleft of the rock. <br /><span class="source">(See JPS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/13-5.htm">Jeremiah 13:5</a></span><br />So I went, and hid it by the Euphrates, as Jehovah commanded me. <br /><span class="source">(See JPS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/13-6.htm">Jeremiah 13:6</a></span><br />And it came to pass after many days, that Jehovah said unto me, Arise, go to the Euphrates, and take the girdle from thence, which I commanded thee to hide there. <br /><span class="source">(See JPS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/13-7.htm">Jeremiah 13:7</a></span><br />Then I went to the Euphrates, and digged, and took the girdle from the place where I had hid it; and, behold, the girdle was marred, it was profitable for nothing. <br /><span class="source">(See JPS NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/p/perath.htm">Perath</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/baal-perazim.htm">Baal-perazim (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/baalperazim.htm">Baalperazim (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/ba'al-pera'zim.htm">Ba&#39;al-pera&#39;zim (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/breakthrough.htm">Breakthrough (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/bursting.htm">Bursting (22 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/rushing.htm">Rushing (61 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/breach.htm">Breach (55 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/flood.htm">Flood (70 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/o/overcame.htm">Overcame (84 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/pera'zim.htm">Pera&#39;zim (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/baalsamus.htm">Baalsamus</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/defeated.htm">Defeated (88 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/forces.htm">Forces (123 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/breaking.htm">Breaking (69 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/gibeon.htm">Gibeon (39 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/wall.htm">Wall (227 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/malchiel.htm">Malchiel (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/baal.htm">Baal (94 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/smiteth.htm">Smiteth (156 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/u/unnatural.htm">Unnatural (9 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/u/unwonted.htm">Unwonted (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/u/unusual.htm">Unusual (4 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/gezer.htm">Gezer (14 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/extraordinary.htm">Extraordinary (11 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/perath.htm">Perath (4 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/rouse.htm">Rouse (25 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/fighting.htm">Fighting (201 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/mountain.htm">Mountain (298 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/task.htm">Task (37 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/break.htm">Break (257 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David (1052 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/stirred.htm">Stirred (64 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/wroth.htm">Wroth (65 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/deed.htm">Deed (71 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/alien.htm">Alien (102 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/mount.htm">Mount (311 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/hill.htm">Hill (217 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/p/peraea.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Peraea"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Peraea" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/p/perazim.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Perazim"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Perazim" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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