The meaning of “פָּחַד”
Understanding pâchad reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
be afraid, stand in awe, (be in) fear, make to shake. - to be startled (by a sudden alarm) - hence, to fear in general 1...
פָּחַד
be afraid, stand in awe, (be in) fear, make to shake. - to be startled (by a sudden alarm) - hence, to fear in general 1) to fear, tremble, revere, dread, be in awe or dread 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be in dread 1a2) to be in awe 1b) (Piel) to be in great dread 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to dread
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 28:67 | “In the morning thou shalt say, Would God it were even! and at even thou shalt say, Would God it were morning! for the fear of thine heart wherewith thou shalt fear, and for the sight of thine eyes which thou shalt see.” Word: פָּחַד (pâchad) | |
| Job 4:14 | “Fear came upon me, and trembling, which made all my bones to shake.” Word: פָּחַד (pâchad) | |
| Psalms 53:5 | “There were they in great fear, where no fear was: for God hath scattered the bones of him that encampeth against thee: thou hast put them to shame, because God hath despised them.” Word: פָּחַד (pâchad) | |
| Proverbs 28:14 | “Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.” Word: פָּחַד (pâchad) | |
| Isaiah 44:8 | “Fear ye not, neither be afraid: have not I told thee from that time, and have declared it? ye are even my witnesses. Is there a God beside me? yea, there is no God; I know not any.” Word: פָּחַד (pâchad) |
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