The meaning of “פָּצַר”
Understanding pâtsar reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
press, urge, stubbornness. - to peck at, i.e. (figuratively) stun or dull 1) to press, push 1a) (Qal) to push, press 1b)...
פָּצַר
press, urge, stubbornness. - to peck at, i.e. (figuratively) stun or dull 1) to press, push 1a) (Qal) to push, press 1b) (Hiphil) be insolent, display pushing (arrogance, presumption)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 19:9 | “And they said, Stand back. And they said again, This one fellow came in to sojourn, and he will needs be a judge: now will we deal worse with thee, than with them. And they pressed sore upon the man, even Lot, and came near to break the door.” Word: פָּצַר (pâtsar) | |
| Judges 19:7 | “And when the man rose up to depart, his father in law urged him: therefore he lodged there again.” Word: פָּצַר (pâtsar) | |
| 1 Samuel 15:23 | “For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the Lord, he hath also rejected thee from being king.” Word: פָּצַר (pâtsar) | |
| 2 Kings 5:16 | “But he said, As the Lord liveth, before whom I stand, I will receive none. And he urged him to take it; but he refused.” Word: פָּצַר (pâtsar) |
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