perek

Pronunciations

perek

(PEH-reck)

Definitions

• n. A chapter of a Jewish text (usually a book of the Tanach).
  

Example Sentences

• "Everyone please open your Tnachim to Sefer Shmot, perek ten, pasuk three."
  

Languages of Origin

• Textual Hebrew

Etymology

• פרק / פֶּרֶק 'chapter (of a book), section'
  

Who Uses This

• Religious: Jews who are engaged in religious observance and have some Jewish education
• Orthodox: Jews who identify as Orthodox and observe halacha (Jewish law)

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