Bible Encyclopedias
Chop

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

(פרשׂ , pāras ):

Figurative: This word, meaning "to cut in pieces," "to distribute," often translated "spread," is rendered "chop" in Micah 3:3 , they "chop them in pieces, as for the pot," figuratively for the destruction of God's people through the cruel exactions of their rulers.

Bibliography Information
Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'Chop'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​isb/​c/chop.html. 1915.