The meaning of “פָּקַח”
Understanding pâqach reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
open. - to open (the senses, especially the eyes) - figuratively, to be observant 1) to open (the eyes) 1a) (Qal) 1a1) t...
פָּקַח
open. - to open (the senses, especially the eyes) - figuratively, to be observant 1) to open (the eyes) 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to open (the eyes) 1a2) to open (the ears) 1b) (Niphal) to be opened
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 3:7 | “And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons.” Word: פָּקַח (pâqach) | |
| 2 Kings 6:20 | “And it came to pass, when they were come into Samaria, that Elisha said, Lord, open the eyes of these men, that they may see. And the Lord opened their eyes, and they saw; and, behold, they were in the midst of Samaria.” Word: פָּקַח (pâqach) | |
| Job 27:19 | “The rich man shall lie down, but he shall not be gathered: he openeth his eyes, and he is not.” Word: פָּקַח (pâqach) | |
| Psalms 146:8 | “The Lord openeth the eyes of the blind: the Lord raiseth them that are bowed down: the Lord loveth the righteous:” Word: פָּקַח (pâqach) | |
| Proverbs 20:13 | “Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread.” Word: פָּקַח (pâqach) |