The meaning of “פֶּחָה”
Understanding pechâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of foreign origin captain, deputy, governor. - a prefect (of a city or small district) 1) governor
פֶּחָה
of foreign origin captain, deputy, governor. - a prefect (of a city or small district) 1) governor
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Kings 20:24 | “And do this thing, Take the kings away, every man out of his place, and put captains in their rooms:” Word: פֶּחָה (pechâh) | |
| 2 Chronicles 9:14 | “Beside that which chapmen and merchants brought. And all the kings of Arabia and governors of the country brought gold and silver to Solomon.” Word: פֶּחָה (pechâh) | |
| Nehemiah 5:14 | “Moreover from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year even unto the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes the king, that is, twelve years, I and my brethren have not eaten the bread of the governor.” Word: פֶּחָה (pechâh) | |
| Isaiah 36:9 | “How then wilt thou turn away the face of one captain of the least of my master’s servants, and put thy trust on Egypt for chariots and for horsemen?” Word: פֶּחָה (pechâh) | |
| Ezekiel 23:12 | “She doted upon the Assyrians her neighbours, captains and rulers clothed most gorgeously, horsemen riding upon horses, all of them desirable young men.” Word: פֶּחָה (pechâh) |
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