The meaning of “פָּדוּי”
Understanding pâdûwy reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
passive participle of פָּדָה. ransomed (and so occurring under פָּדָה) (that are) to be (that were) redeemed. - as abstr...
פָּדוּי
passive participle of פָּדָה. ransomed (and so occurring under פָּדָה) (that are) to be (that were) redeemed. - as abstractly (in plural masculine) a ransom 1) ransom
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Numbers 3:46 | “And for those that are to be redeemed of the two hundred and threescore and thirteen of the firstborn of the children of Israel, which are more than the Levites;” Word: פָּדוּי (pâdûwy) | |
| Numbers 3:48 | “And thou shalt give the money, wherewith the odd number of them is to be redeemed, unto Aaron and to his sons.” Word: פָּדוּי (pâdûwy) | |
| Numbers 3:49 | “And Moses took the redemption money of them that were over and above them that were redeemed by the Levites:” Word: פָּדוּי (pâdûwy) | |
| Numbers 3:51 | “And Moses gave the money of them that were redeemed unto Aaron and to his sons, according to the word of the Lord, as the Lord commanded Moses. ” Word: פָּדוּי (pâdûwy) |