פָּרַץ
paratz
Everyday HebrewMeaning1. To break through something that was closed, like a wall or a door.
2. To break into a place to steal things.
3. To suddenly start, like when a war or a fire begins.
4. To suddenly start crying or laughing.
HistoryThis word is very old and appears many times in the Bible. It comes from a root that means to make a hole or a gap in something. In the Bible, it was used to describe breaking through a wall or a fence. The meaning has stayed very similar for thousands of years.
Example
The thief broke into the apartment and stole the computer.
