perek
Pronunciations
perek | (PEH-reck) | listen |
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'
- 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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