Strong's Lexicon pachdah: Fear, dread, terror Original Word: פַחְדָּה Word Origin: Derived from the root פָּחַד (pachad), which means "to fear" or "to dread." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for "pachdah" is φόβος (phobos), Strong's Greek #5401, which also means fear or terror. Usage: The Hebrew word "pachdah" refers to a state of fear or dread, often associated with an overwhelming sense of terror or anxiety. It is used in the context of both human emotions and divine judgment. In the Bible, "pachdah" can describe the fear experienced by individuals in the face of danger or the fear of God as a response to His power and holiness. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, fear was a common human experience, often linked to the uncertainty of life, threats from enemies, or the awe-inspiring presence of God. The concept of fear in the Hebrew Bible is multifaceted, encompassing both the fear of external threats and the reverential fear of God. The latter is seen as a positive and necessary aspect of faith, leading to wisdom and obedience. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom pachad Definition dread, (religious) awe NASB Translation dread (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מַּחְדָּה] noun feminine dread, religious awe, suffix לֹא מַּחְדָּתִי אֵלַיִךְ Jeremiah 2:19 no awe of me (came) unto thee. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fear Feminine of pachad; alarm (i.e. Awe) -- fear. see HEBREW pachad Forms and Transliterations פַחְדָּתִי֙ פחדתי fachdaTi p̄aḥ·dā·ṯî p̄aḥdāṯîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Jeremiah 2:19 HEB: אֱלֹהָ֑יִךְ וְלֹ֤א פַחְדָּתִי֙ אֵלַ֔יִךְ נְאֻם־ NAS: your God, And the dread of Me is not in you, declares KJV: thy God, and that my fear [is] not in thee, saith INT: your God not and the dread you declares 1 Occurrence |
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