פַּחְדָּה
pach.dah
dread
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word פַּחְדָּה (pach.dah) carries the short definition of "dread." With a semantic domain of Emotion and Attitude, it suggests a range of emotional states related to fear or anxiety. The limited occurrence of this word in the Bible, at only one instance, may imply that it has a specific or nuanced application. Given the definition and domain, it's likely that פַּחְדָּה conveys a sense of intense fear or apprehension. This could be directed towards a person, circumstance, or situation. The significance of this word lies in its singular appearance, possibly highlighting a crucial emotional response in the specific context where it is used.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text