The meaning of “פּוּשׁ”
Understanding pûwsh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
grow up, be grown fat, spread selves, be scattered. - to spread - figuratively, act proudly 1) to spring about 1a) (Qal)...
פּוּשׁ
grow up, be grown fat, spread selves, be scattered. - to spread - figuratively, act proudly 1) to spring about 1a) (Qal) to frisk, act proudly (fig.) 2) (Niphal) to be scattered, be spread
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah 50:11 | “Because ye were glad, because ye rejoiced, O ye destroyers of mine heritage, because ye are grown fat as the heifer at grass, and bellow as bulls;” Word: פּוּשׁ (pûwsh) | |
| Nahum 3:18 | “Thy shepherds slumber, O king of Assyria: thy nobles shall dwell in the dust: thy people is scattered upon the mountains, and no man gathereth them.” Word: פּוּשׁ (pûwsh) | |
| Habakkuk 1:8 | “Their horses also are swifter than the leopards, and are more fierce than the evening wolves: and their horsemen shall spread themselves, and their horsemen shall come from far; they shall fly as the eagle that hasteth to eat.” Word: פּוּשׁ (pûwsh) | |
| Malachi 4:2 | “But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.” Word: פּוּשׁ (pûwsh) |
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