פָּסַח
pa.sach
to limp
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "pa.sach" (H6452B) is defined as "to limp." This verb suggests a physical condition of walking with difficulty or unevenness, likely due to an injury or a congenital condition. The three occurrences of this word in the Bible indicate its relatively limited usage, but its significance lies in its ability to convey a sense of physical impairment. The physical connotation of "pa.sach" is clear, and its usage in the Bible is consistent with this definition. The word is not used metaphorically or figuratively, but rather to describe a literal physical condition. This specificity is notable, as it highlights the importance of physical well-being in ancient Hebrew culture. While the word "pa.sach" may not be a central concept in the Bible, its occurrences provide insight into the physical experiences and challenges faced by ancient Israelites. By examining this word, we can gain a deeper understanding of the cultural and historical context in which the Bible was written.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
3 total occurrences across the text
Now Jonathan, Saul’s son, had a son who was lame in his feet. He was five years old when the news came about Saul and Jonathan out of Jezreel; and his nurse picked him up and fled. As she hurried to flee, he fell and became lame. His name was Mephibosheth.
1 Kings 18:26They took the bull which was given them, and they dressed it, and called on the name of Baal from morning even until noon, saying, “Baal, hear us!” But there was no voice, and nobody answered. They leaped about the altar which was made.
1 Kings 18:21Elijah came near to all the people, and said, “How long will you waver between the two sides? If Yahweh is God, follow him; but if Baal, then follow him.” The people didn’t say a word.