Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “פָּחַז”
Understanding pâchaz reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
light. - to bubble up or froth (as boiling water), i.e. (figuratively) to be unimportant 1) (Qal) to be wanton, be reckl...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
פָּחַז
Phoneticpaw-khaz'
Transliterationpâchaz
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
light. - to bubble up or froth (as boiling water), i.e. (figuratively) to be unimportant 1) (Qal) to be wanton, be reckless, be frothy
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Judges 9:4 | “And they gave him threescore and ten pieces of silver out of the house of Baal–berith, wherewith Abimelech hired vain and light persons, which followed him.” Word: פָּחַז (pâchaz) | |
| Zephaniah 3:4 | “Her prophets are light and treacherous persons: her priests have polluted the sanctuary, they have done violence to the law.” Word: פָּחַז (pâchaz) |
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