The meaning of “פָּלַשׁ”
Understanding pâlash reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
roll (wallow) self. - to roll (in dust) 1) to roll 1a) (Hithpael) to roll in ashes or dust (as an act of mourning)
פָּלַשׁ
roll (wallow) self. - to roll (in dust) 1) to roll 1a) (Hithpael) to roll in ashes or dust (as an act of mourning)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah 6:26 | “O daughter of my people, gird thee with sackcloth, and wallow thyself in ashes: make thee mourning, as for an only son, most bitter lamentation: for the spoiler shall suddenly come upon us.” Word: פָּלַשׁ (pâlash) | |
| Jeremiah 25:34 | “Howl, ye shepherds, and cry; and wallow yourselves in the ashes, ye principal of the flock: for the days of your slaughter and of your dispersions are accomplished; and ye shall fall like a pleasant vessel.” Word: פָּלַשׁ (pâlash) | |
| Ezekiel 27:30 | “And shall cause their voice to be heard against thee, and shall cry bitterly, and shall cast up dust upon their heads, they shall wallow themselves in the ashes:” Word: פָּלַשׁ (pâlash) | |
| Micah 1:10 | “Declare ye it not at Gath, weep ye not at all: in the house of Aphrah roll thyself in the dust.” Word: פָּלַשׁ (pâlash) |
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