The meaning of “פָּסַח”
Understanding pâçach reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
halt, become lame, leap, pass over. - to hop, i.e. (figuratively) skip over (or spare) - by implication, to hesitate - a...
פָּסַח
halt, become lame, leap, pass over. - to hop, i.e. (figuratively) skip over (or spare) - by implication, to hesitate - also (literally) to limp, to dance 1) to pass over, spring over 1a) (Qal) to pass over 1b) (Piel) to skip, pass over 2) to limp 2a) (Qal) to limp 2b) (Niphal) to be lame 2c) (Piel) to limp
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 12:23 | “For the Lord will pass through to smite the Egyptians; and when he seeth the blood upon the lintel, and on the two side posts, the Lord will pass over the door, and will not suffer the destroyer to come in unto your houses to smite you.” Word: פָּסַח (pâçach) | |
| 2 Samuel 4:4 | “And Jonathan, Saul’s son, had a son that was lame of his feet. He was five years old when the tidings came of Saul and Jonathan out of Jezreel, and his nurse took him up, and fled: and it came to pass, as she made haste to flee, that he fell, and became lame. And his name was Mephibosheth.” Word: פָּסַח (pâçach) | |
| 1 Kings 18:26 | “And they took the bullock which was given them, and they dressed it, and called on the name of Baal from morning even until noon, saying, O Baal, hear us. But there was no voice, nor any that answered. And they leaped upon the altar which was made.” Word: פָּסַח (pâçach) | |
| Isaiah 31:5 | “As birds flying, so will the Lord of hosts defend Jerusalem; defending also he will deliver it; and passing over he will preserve it.” Word: פָּסַח (pâçach) |
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