רִמֹּן פָּ֑רֶץ
rim.mon pe.rets
Rimmon-perez
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Strong's number H7428 corresponds to the Hebrew word רִמֹּן פָּ֑רֶץ (rimmon pe.rets). This word is a compound noun consisting of "rimmon" (pomegranate) and "pe.rets" (break, breach, or fountain). Given its definition as "pomegranate fountain" or "pomegranate break," it is likely a place name, possibly referring to a spring or fountain surrounded by pomegranate trees. The word is mentioned four times in the Bible, indicating its significance to the ancient Israelites. Its mention may signify a sacred or symbolic site, possibly associated with fertility or abundance due to the pomegranate's cultural significance in the ancient Near East as a symbol of fertility and prosperity. However, without further context, we cannot determine the exact nature or purpose of Rimmon-perez.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
4 total occurrences across the text