פַּס
pas
long-sleeved
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word 'pas' (H6446) is defined as a noun, but it uniquely characterizes an article of clothing, specifically something that is 'long-sleeved'. This distinctive description sets it apart from its other uses in the context of time and duration. Given its unique nature, the word 'pas' might be used in a limited capacity. Indeed, with only 5 occurrences in the Bible, it is a relatively rare term. It may be used to add a nuanced, perhaps even metaphorical layer to the narrative or to provide specific, detailed information about the physical appearance or context of a particular scene or event. The term 'pas' itself does not imply any inherent value judgments or connotations, and its significance seems largely descriptive in nature. It contributes to the rich tapestry of vivid imagery and sensory details found throughout the text, serving to help readers better envision the settings and situations being described.
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Occurrences in Scripture
5 total occurrences across the text
Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he was the son of his old age, and he made him a tunic of many colors.
Genesis 37:23When Joseph came to his brothers, they stripped Joseph of his tunic, the tunic of many colors that was on him;
Genesis 37:32They took the tunic of many colors, and they brought it to their father, and said, “We have found this. Examine it, now, and see if it is your son’s tunic or not.”
2 Samuel 13:18She had a garment of various colors on her; for the king’s daughters who were virgins dressed in such robes. Then his servant brought her out and bolted the door after her.
2 Samuel 13:19Tamar put ashes on her head, and tore her garment of various colors that was on her; and she laid her hand on her head, and went her way, crying aloud as she went.