What does פָּאַר (pāʾar) mean in the Bible?
פָּאַר (pāʾar): Causative root linking physical brightness/embellishment to self-exaltation; boasting as making oneself conspicuous
Hebrew · H6286
פָּאַר
To gleam , i.e. (causatively) embellish ; figuratively, to boast ; also to explain (i.e. make clear) oneself; to shake a tree
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פָּאַרH6286
Pronunciationpāʾar
What does פָּאַר (pāʾar) mean in the Bible?
פָּאַר (pāʾar): Causative root linking physical brightness/embellishment to self-exaltation; boasting as making oneself conspicuous
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Questions this entry answers
How does the BSB render H6286?
The BSB source-word alignment has 14 aligned rows for this entry. Common renderings include and revealed His glory (1), glorify themselves (1), go over (1), has bestowed glory on you (1), He adorns (1).
Where does פָּאַר (pāʾar) appear in Scripture?
The source-word alignment first shows this entry at Exodus 8:9. Its strongest book concentrations include Isaiah (9), Deuteronomy (1), Exodus (1), Ezra (1).
Source Word Evidence
BSB source-word alignment connects this entry to exact verse rows, English rendering, source form, transliteration, and parsing.
How English Renders Itand revealed His glory1×Isaiah 44:23
glorify themselves1×Judges 7:2
go over1×Deuteronomy 24:20
has bestowed glory on you1×Isaiah 55:5
He adorns1×Psalms 149:4
He has glorified you1×Isaiah 60:9
I will adorn1×Isaiah 60:7
I will display My glory1×Isaiah 49:3
raise itself1×Isaiah 10:15
so that I may be glorified1×Isaiah 60:21
that He may be glorified1×Isaiah 61:3
to adorn1×Isaiah 60:13
to so honor1×Ezra 7:27
You may have the honor1×Exodus 8:9
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Exodus 8:9הִתְפָּאֵ֣רtoYou may have the honorVerb - Hitpael - Imperative - masculine singularDeuteronomy 24:20תְפָאֵ֖רtogo overVerb - Piel - Imperfect - second person masculine singularJudges 7:2יִתְפָּאֵ֨רtoglorify themselvesVerb - Hitpael - Imperfect - third person masculine singularEzra 7:27לְפָאֵ֕רtoto so honorPreposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive constructPsalms 149:4יְפָאֵ֥רtoHe adornsVerb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singularIsaiah 10:15הֲיִתְפָּאֵר֙toraise itselfVerb - Hitpael - Imperfect - third person masculine singularIsaiah 44:23יִתְפָּאָֽר׃פtoand revealed His gloryVerb - Hitpael - Imperfect - third person masculine singularIsaiah 49:3אֶתְפָּאָֽר׃toI will display My gloryVerb - Hitpael - Imperfect - first person common singularIsaiah 55:5פֵאֲרָֽךְ׃סtohas bestowed glory on youVerb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular | second person masculine singularIsaiah 60:7אֲפָאֵֽר׃toI will adornVerb - Piel - Imperfect - first person common singular
Usage map
A compact distribution from source-word alignment before the full evidence tables.
First aligned rowExodus 8:9
Aligned rows14
Books represented6
Exodus1Deuteronomy1Judges1Ezra1Psalms1Isaiah9
Source forms
לְהִתְפָּאֵֽר׃2xlə·hiṯ·pā·’êrIsaiah 60:21, Isaiah 61:3
אֲפָאֵֽר׃1x’ă·p̄ā·’êrIsaiah 60:7
אֶתְפָּאָֽר׃1x’eṯ·pā·’ārIsaiah 49:3
הֲיִתְפָּאֵר֙1xhă·yiṯ·pā·’êrIsaiah 10:15
הִתְפָּאֵ֣ר1xhiṯ·pā·’êrExodus 8:9
יְפָאֵ֥ר1xyə·p̄ā·’êrPsalms 149:4
יִתְפָּאֵ֨ר1xyiṯ·pā·’êrJudges 7:2
יִתְפָּאָֽר׃פ1xyiṯ·pā·’ārIsaiah 44:23
Parsing patterns
Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - third person masculine singular3xJudges 7:2, Isaiah 10:15, Isaiah 44:23
Preposition-l | Verb - Hitpael - Infinitive construct2xIsaiah 60:21, Isaiah 61:3
Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct2xEzra 7:27, Isaiah 60:13
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular | second person masculine singular2xIsaiah 55:5, Isaiah 60:9
Verb - Hitpael - Imperative - masculine singular1xExodus 8:9
Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - first person common singular1xIsaiah 49:3
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - first person common singular1xIsaiah 60:7
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - second person masculine singular1xDeuteronomy 24:20
Evidence Summary
Hebrew word. Causative root linking physical brightness/embellishment to self-exaltation; boasting as making oneself conspicuous
Strong'sH6286
Lexical occurrences14 versesWord forms2 forms7 referencesVerse guides0 guides
Study linkIsaiah 10:12-19Source Gloss
to gleam , i.e. (causatively) embellish ; figuratively, to boast ; also to explain (i.e. make clear) oneself; to shake a tree
Extended definitionSource: Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon + Brown-Driver-Briggs
Causative root linking physical brightness/embellishment to self-exaltation; boasting as making oneself conspicuous
to gleam, i.e. (causatively) embellish; figuratively, to boast; also to explain (i.e. make clear) oneself; to shake a tree BDB: go over the boughs Usage: beautify, boast self, go over the boughs, glorify (self), glory, vaunt self.
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
This verb appears through different tense, voice, mood, or stem patterns. Those forms help readers see how the action is presented in context.
Form groups2Aligned forms7
Hithpaelreflexive or reciprocal — the subject acts on itself or mutually with others4×
ImperfectIsa 44:23 · Judg 7:2 · Isa 49:33×
Sequential imperfectExod 8:51×
Pielintensive active — emphasizes thoroughness or repeated action3×
ImperfectDeut 24:20 · Isa 60:7 · Ps 149:43×
Selected Scripture Witness
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Old Testament Witnesses
To glorify oneself or act proudly.
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Word Origins
פָּאַר is built from this root:
פְּאֹרָהH6288
Why This Word Matters
Assyria’s self-glorification stands at the heart of its coming judgment.Isaiah 10:12-19