The meaning of “פָּעוּ”
Understanding Pâʻûw reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or פָּעִי Pâʻîy (paw-ee'); from פָּעָה; screaming Pai, Pau. - § Pai or Pau = "bleating" - Pau or Pai, a place in Edom 1)...
פָּעוּ
or פָּעִי Pâʻîy (paw-ee'); from פָּעָה; screaming Pai, Pau. - § Pai or Pau = "bleating" - Pau or Pai, a place in Edom 1) the capital of king Hadar of Edom; site uncertain
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 36:39 | “And Baal–hanan the son of Achbor died, and Hadar reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Pau; and his wife’s name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab.” Word: פָּעוּ (Pâʻûw) | |
| 1 Chronicles 1:50 | “And when Baal–hanan was dead, Hadad reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Pai; and his wife’s name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab.” Word: פָּעוּ (Pâʻûw) |