פָּחַד
pa.chad
to dread
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "pa.chad" (H6342) is a verb that means "to dread" or "to fear". It is part of the semantic domain of Emotion & Attitude, indicating that it expresses a strong emotional response. This word is used 25 times in the Bible, suggesting its significance in various contexts. The range of usage for "pa.chad" is quite broad, encompassing both positive and negative connotations. On one hand, it can describe a healthy respect or fear of God, as seen in Psalm 111:10, where the psalmist says, "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom." On the other hand, it can also describe a debilitating fear or dread, as seen in Isaiah 13:7, where it is used to describe the terror felt by those facing a coming judgment. The significance of "pa.chad" lies in its ability to convey a sense of reverence, respect, and even awe. It highlights the importance of acknowledging and responding to the power and majesty of God, as well as the consequences of disobedience or rebellion. By examining the various occurrences of this word in the Bible, we can gain a deeper understanding of the emotional and attitudinal responses that are expected of God's people.
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Occurrences in Scripture
25 total occurrences across the text
For the thing which I fear comes on me, That which I am afraid of comes to me.
Job 4:14fear came on me, and trembling, which made all my bones shake.
Job 23:15Therefore I am terrified at his presence. When I consider, I am afraid of him.
Psalms 14:5There they were in great fear, for God is in the generation of the righteous.
Psalms 27:1Yahweh is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? Yahweh is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid?
Psalms 53:5There they were in great fear, where no fear was, for God has scattered the bones of him who encamps against you. You have put them to shame, because God has rejected them.
Psalms 78:53He led them safely, so that they weren’t afraid, but the sea overwhelmed their enemies.
Psalms 119:161Princes have persecuted me without a cause, but my heart stands in awe of your words.
Proverbs 3:24When you lie down, you will not be afraid. Yes, you will lie down, and your sleep will be sweet.
Proverbs 28:14Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
Isaiah 12:2Behold, God is my salvation. I will trust, and will not be afraid; for Yah, Yahweh, is my strength and song; and he has become my salvation.”
Isaiah 19:16In that day the Egyptians will be like women. They will tremble and fear because of the shaking of Yahweh of Armies’s hand, which he shakes over them.
Isaiah 19:17The land of Judah will become a terror to Egypt. Everyone to whom mention is made of it will be afraid, because of the plans of Yahweh of Armies, which he determines against it.
Isaiah 33:14The sinners in Zion are afraid. Trembling has seized the godless ones. Who among us can live with the devouring fire? Who among us can live with everlasting burning?
Isaiah 44:8Don’t fear, neither be afraid. Haven’t I declared it to you long ago, and shown it? You are my witnesses. Is there a God besides me? Indeed, there is not. I don’t know any other Rock.”
Isaiah 44:11Behold, all his fellows will be disappointed; and the workmen are mere men. Let them all be gathered together. Let them stand up. They will fear. They will be put to shame together.
Isaiah 51:13Have you forgotten Yahweh your Maker, who stretched out the heavens, and laid the foundations of the earth? Do you live in fear continually all day because of the fury of the oppressor, when he prepares to destroy? Where is the fury of the oppressor?
Isaiah 60:5Then you shall see and be radiant, and your heart will thrill and be enlarged; because the abundance of the sea will be turned to you. The wealth of the nations will come to you.
Jeremiah 33:9This city will be to me for a name of joy, for praise, and for glory, before all the nations of the earth, which will hear all the good that I do to them, and will fear and tremble for all the good and for all the peace that I provide to it.’ ”
Jeremiah 36:16Now when they had heard all the words, they turned in fear one toward another, and said to Baruch, “We will surely tell the king of all these words.”
Jeremiah 36:24The king and his servants who heard all these words were not afraid, and didn’t tear their garments.
Hosea 3:5Afterward the children of Israel shall return, and seek Yahweh their God, and David their king, and shall come with trembling to Yahweh and to his blessings in the last days.
Micah 7:17They will lick the dust like a serpent. Like crawling things of the earth they shall come trembling out of their dens. They will come with fear to Yahweh our God, and will be afraid because of you.
Deuteronomy 28:66Your life will hang in doubt before you. You will be afraid night and day, and will have no assurance of your life.
Deuteronomy 28:67In the morning you will say, “I wish it were evening!” and at evening you will say, “I wish it were morning!” for the fear of your heart which you will fear, and for the sights which your eyes will see.