Strong's Lexicon paah: To cleave, break apart, or scatter Original Word: פָאָה Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts of scattering or dispersing is διασκορπίζω (Strong's Greek 1287), which also conveys the idea of scattering or dispersing. Usage: The Hebrew verb "paah" primarily conveys the action of breaking apart or scattering. It is used in contexts where something is divided or dispersed, often implying a forceful or violent action. This term can be applied both in physical and metaphorical senses, indicating the breaking or scattering of objects, people, or even abstract concepts like plans or intentions. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of scattering was significant, often associated with divine judgment or punishment. The scattering of people, for instance, was seen as a consequence of disobedience to God, reflecting a loss of unity and strength. This idea is rooted in the agrarian lifestyle of the Israelites, where scattering could also refer to the sowing of seeds, a necessary process for growth and harvest. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to cleave in pieces NASB Translation cut them to pieces (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מּאה] verb perhaps (si vera lectio) cleave in pieces (Arabic ( ,  )  cleave, split (head, bowl, etc.); Sabean פעי DHMZMG xxx (1876), 701 f.); — Hiph`il Imperfect1singular suffix אַפְאֵיהֶם Deuteronomy 32:26 I [׳י] will cleave them in pieces (possibly point ׳אֶפ, i.e. Qal; on other views see Dr; read perhaps אֲפִיצֵם ᵐ5 Gr). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance scatter into corners A primitive root; to puff, i.e. Blow away -- scatter into corners. Forms and Transliterations אַפְאֵיהֶ֑ם אפאיהם ’ap̄’êhem ’ap̄·’ê·hem afeiHemLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 32:26 HEB: אָמַ֖רְתִּי אַפְאֵיהֶ֑ם אַשְׁבִּ֥יתָה מֵאֱנ֖וֹשׁ NAS: I would have said, I will cut them to pieces, I will remove KJV: I said, I would scatter them into corners, I would make the remembrance INT: have said will cut will remove men 1 Occurrence |
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