The meaning of “פָּשַׂק”
Understanding pâsaq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
open (wide). - to dispart (the feet or lips), i.e. become licentious 1) to part, open wide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to open wide 1...
פָּשַׂק
open (wide). - to dispart (the feet or lips), i.e. become licentious 1) to part, open wide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to open wide 1a2) to be talkative (of the mouth) 1b) (Piel) to open wide
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Proverbs 13:3 | “He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.” Word: פָּשַׂק (pâsaq) | |
| Ezekiel 16:25 | “Thou hast built thy high place at every head of the way, and hast made thy beauty to be abhorred, and hast opened thy feet to every one that passed by, and multiplied thy whoredoms.” Word: פָּשַׂק (pâsaq) |
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