The meaning of “פַּס”
Understanding paç reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(divers) colours. - a long and sleeved tunic (perhaps simply a wide one - from the original sense of the root, i.e. of m...
פַּס
(divers) colours. - a long and sleeved tunic (perhaps simply a wide one - from the original sense of the root, i.e. of many breadths) 1) flat (of the hand or foot), palm, sole 1a) of the tunic reaching to palms and soles (fig.)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 37:3 | “Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he was the son of his old age: and he made him a coat of many colours.” Word: פַּס (paç) | |
| Genesis 37:23 | “And it came to pass, when Joseph was come unto his brethren, that they stript Joseph out of his coat, his coat of many colours that was on him;” Word: פַּס (paç) | |
| Genesis 37:32 | “And they sent the coat of many colours, and they brought it to their father; and said, This have we found: know now whether it be thy son’s coat or no.” Word: פַּס (paç) | |
| 2 Samuel 13:18 | “And she had a garment of divers colours upon her: for with such robes were the king’s daughters that were virgins apparelled. Then his servant brought her out, and bolted the door after her.” Word: פַּס (paç) | |
| 2 Samuel 13:19 | “And Tamar put ashes on her head, and rent her garment of divers colours that was on her, and laid her hand on her head, and went on crying.” Word: פַּס (paç) |