Metaphysical meaning of peres (mbd)
peres, pe'-res (Heb.)--cloven; parted; divided; hoofed; horse; Persia.
A word that appeared in the handwriting on the wall that Daniel interpreted for King Belshazzar of Babylon: "PERES; thy kingdom is divided, and given to the Medes and Persians" (Dan. 5:28).
Meta. Here, PERES refers to the dividing or breaking up of sense confusion (Babylon).
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Preceding Entry: Perazim
Following Entry: Peresh
